Leeds Travel Guide

Leeds is one northern England's largest and most important cities. This West Yorkshire city rose to prominence in the 19th century as a major hub of manufacturing and commerce. Its importance during the Industrial Revolution brought jobs, people, and construction to Yorkshire. Some of these buildings exist today which gives the city great architectural character. Introduction to Leeds - Overview - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Civic Quarter - Leeds Art Gallery - Exchange Quarter - Leeds Corn Exchange - Financial Quarter & Park Square - Cultural Quarter - West Yorkshire Playhouse - Royal Armouries Museum - Historical Leeds - Thackray Medical Museum - Leeds Industrial Museum at Armley Mills - Stately Homes - Temple Newsam - Harewood House - Kirkstall Abbey & Abbey House Museum - Roundhay Park - Sport - Leeds United (Football) - Leeds Rhinos (Rugby) - Recommendations for the Budget Traveller - Places to Stay - Premier Inn Leeds City Centre - Park Plaza Leeds - New Ellington - Malmaison Hotel - Queens Hotel - Places to Eat & Drink - Sukhothai South Parade - LIVIN'italy - Town Hall Tavern - Timoney's - Sous le Nez en Ville - Places to Shop - Briggate - Victoria Quarter - Kirkgate Market - Trinity Leeds (Shopping Mall) - Otley Market