Travel Guide of Leeds in United Kingdom by Influencers and Travelers
Leeds is a city in the county of West Yorkshire, England. The city lies in the valley of the River Aire in the eastern foothills of the Pennines.
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1 - Temple Newsam
6 km away
Temple Newsam, is a Tudor-Jacobean house in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, with grounds landscaped by Capability Brown. The estate lends its name to the Temple Newsam ward of Leeds City Council, in which it is situated, and lies to the east of the city, just south of Halton Moor, Halton, Whitkirk and Colton.
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2 - Leeds Town Hall
Leeds Town Hall is a 19th century municipal building on The Headrow, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. Planned to include law courts, a council chamber, offices, a public hall, and a suite of ceremonial rooms, it was built between 1853 and 1858 to a design by the architect Cuthbert Brodrick.
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3 - Culinary Tour in Leeds
Take a gentle walk (1.4 miles) around the cultural centre of Harrogate stopping at five independent food and drink establishments to taste some delicious Yorkshire Fare. Starting at 12.45 on a Thursday and 11.30 on a Saturday, the tour takes place over 3 hours. Each stop is carefully chosen for its tasty offerings and its contribution to the local food scene. Your knowledgeable tour guide will tell you all about the history of the town and also about the people behind the businesses, and of course, the food. By the end of the tour you will have eaten the equivalent of a very generous lunch with a walk between courses. You will also have an insight into why Harrogate is one of the happiest places to live in Britain.
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4 - Kirkstall Abbey
Kirkstall Abbey is a ruined Cistercian monastery in Kirkstall, north-west of Leeds city centre in West Yorkshire, England. It is set in a public park on the north bank of the River Aire. It was founded c. 1152.
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5 - Royal Armouries Museum
The Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, is a national museum which displays the National Collection of Arms and Armour.
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6 - Coffee & Tea Tours in Leeds
Relax on an afternoon cruise while enjoying sandwiches, scones, desserts, and drinks served on board. • Two-hour afternoon cruise • Fully licensed bar onboard
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7 - Thackray Museum of Medicine
The Thackray Museum of Medicine in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, is a museum of the history of medicine adjacent to St James's University Hospital. It opened in March 1997 as the Thackray Medical Museum.
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8 - Horse & Trumpet Hotel
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9 - Stand Up Paddleboarding in Leeds
The main thing you need to progress in Stand Up Paddling is a great location and great instruction. Sam, your instructor, has been teaching water sports for the last 20 years and is a highly qualified and experienced coach. Our location is perfect, in that the water stays flat in a huge range of conditions and offers fantastic views of the river Wharfe. While the beautiful historical market town of Otley is great for a pre/post session coffee (or beer) or just to wonder around and lose yourself in all the boutique shops, designed cafes and cultural experiences on offer.
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10 - The Adelphi
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11 - Greenhead Park
23 km away
Greenhead Park is an urban park located 0.5 miles west of the town centre of Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England. It is one of the largest parks in Huddersfield and was originally opened in 1884.
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12 - Motorcycle Tours in Leeds
Calling all adrenaline junkies! Whether you come alone, with a friend or with your family, you're sure to have a day out to remember! Inch Perfect Trials provides motorcycle trials bike experience days in the heart of the Ribble Valley on 100 acres of fantastic trialing land with natural obstacles. The best part? No experience is necessary and you do not need a bike licence.
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13 - Golcar
27 km away
Golcar is a village on a hillside crest above the Colne Valley in West Yorkshire, England, 2.5 miles west of Huddersfield, and just north of the River Colne and the Huddersfield Narrow Canal. As of 2019, the population was just under 6,900.
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14 - York
35 km away
York is a cathedral city and unitary authority area in North Yorkshire, England. The population of the council area which includes nearby villages was 208,200 as of 2017 and the population of the urban area was 153,717 at the 2011 census.
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15 - Sightseeing Cruises in Leeds
This guided tour is fun whatever the weather, featuring the finest countryside views you can get without moving your feet. • One-hour tour • Daily, March – October • Hilarious cruise commentary by Dave Spikey
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16 - Wessenden Head Reservoir
35 km away
Wessenden Head Reservoir is the highest in a series of four reservoirs in the Wessenden Valley above the village of Marsden in West Yorkshire, at the northern end of the Peak District National Park.
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17 - York Minster
36 km away
The Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Saint Peter in York, commonly known as York Minster, is the cathedral of York, England, and is one of the largest of its kind in Northern Europe.
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18 - Derwent Reservoir
45 km away
Derwent Reservoir is the middle of three reservoirs in the Upper Derwent Valley in the north of Derbyshire, England. It lies approximately 10 miles from Glossop and 10 miles from Sheffield.
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19 - Yorkshire Wildlife Park
47 km away
The Yorkshire Wildlife Park is a wildlife conservation and rehabilition centre and tourist attraction located in Branton, south-east of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England.
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20 - Sheffield
47 km away
Sheffield is a city in South Yorkshire, England, serving as the administrative centre of the City of Sheffield. The name derives from the River Sheaf which runs through the city.
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21 - Endcliffe Park
48 km away
Endcliffe Park is a large park in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. The park was opened in 1887 to commemorate the Jubilee of Queen Victoria.
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22 - Ladybower Reservoir
49 km away
Ladybower Reservoir is a large Y-shaped, artificial reservoir, the lowest of three in the Upper Derwent Valley in Derbyshire, England.
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17 pictures of Leeds from Alissa Eady, Tim Lumley, Gary Butterfield and other travelers
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Leeds is the largest city in Yorkshire. Although far surpassed in beauty by historic York, the city is a lively university town with an up-and-coming arts and culture scene. Once a small market town, Leeds has developed into a major industrial city and was a forerunner of the English industrial revolution alongside Manchester, Birmingham and Liverpool. Often cold and rainy in winter, waves of tourists flock to Yorkshire's largest city in the summer. The city hosts many festivals including one half of the famous Reading/Leeds double rock festival, reflecting the fact that Leeds is a key player in the indie music scene. Leeds has a range of museums and a burgeoning alternative arts scene. 2012 saw the launch of the city's first Fringe festival, as well as the smaller and quirkier On the Edge Arts Festival. You don't have to travel far from the centre of Leeds to enjoy the beautiful countryside. Kirkstall Abbey is a 10-minute bus ride from the city centre. The well-preserved ruins of the Cistercian monastery are 850 years old and provide a beautiful setting for a picnic. Leeds is best known for being Yorkshire's largest shopping city. From high-end to low-tech to vintage, you'll find just about anything in Leeds. The city also has an impressive indoor market, which is located on the corner of Kirkgate and Vicar Lane. Originally built in 1857, the market space is covered with wrought iron domes and balconies to watch the bustle of the scene below. The market stalls sell just about everything, and are the perfect place to pick up some economical snacks for a city centre picnic if the sun decides to be out, or to hide from the rain if you are not so lucky! If it's culture you're after, visit the Thakray Museum, which tells the story of medicine and even houses a Victorian operating theatre! If weird and wonderful medical instruments aren't your thing, the Royal Armouries can make for a great day out, especially on days when the museum has archery demonstrations. Just outside Leeds, and accessible by car or bus, visit Xscape - an artificial ski slope and activity centre, or Tropical World - a greenhouse with a waterfall, freshwater turtles and spiders beside Canal Gardens. Leeds has a huge nightlife scene which is mainly dominated by large traditional nightclubs. Alternatively, opt for a cocktail night with salsa music at the District Bar, a rising underground bar. The bar prepares good food and on some days even offers tapas at half price. The year-old Nation of Shopkeepers also has plenty of good live music, and is the destination of choice for trendy holidaymakers!
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