1. Shopping

Shopping in Leeds has something to suit everyone, from modern shopping centres to historical arcades bustling with everything from designer names to small boutiques.

When it comes to shopping here, you won’t know where to start!

2. Food

You won’t struggle to find somewhere to eat when you’re in Leeds, our city centre has some of the world’s best restaurant chains which offer a massive variety of different cuisines and if that is not your style we have lots of street food vendors and pop up stalls.

3. Culture

There are many fantastic cultural destinations within the city of Leeds, we have an array of top class museums and galleries including the Leeds City Museum, the Royal Armouries and The Thackeray Museum among others.

4. Music

Music is a big part of the city’s culture, not only is Leeds the birthplace of artists such as Corrine Bailey Rae and The Kaiser Chiefs, we’re also home to one of the world’s biggest annual music festivals – Leeds Festival

The city also proudly boasts many music venues including the state of the art First Direct Arena.

5. Nightlife

Leeds has also consistently been voted the UK’s best nightlife for the past few years and it’s not difficult to understand why which such an array of bars and nightclubs on offer you will never be short of choice.

6. Education

Leeds is now home to three universities, two of which are based right in the centre of the city. Leeds University is one of the top higher education institutions in the country and produces some of the most skilled academics in the world. Leeds Beckett University has a very impressive sporting history

7. Sport

As well as being the home to the brilliant Leeds United we are also home to rugby league powerhouse squad Leeds Rhinos.

8. Markets

Leeds Kirkgate Market is one of the most popular shopping and historical destinations in the city, with it’s impressive decor and wide variety of food and cultures.

9. Theatre

When it comes to the stage Leeds is home to Leeds Grand Theatre, the West Yorkshire Playhouse and the legendary City Varieties theatre.