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Many great bars, full of young people, you can shop til you drop
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Cold and wet
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Not a tourist place, but quite interesting.
alyf1961 Says: On Saturday morning I was walking down Briggate and along with everybody else I wondered what the ship bursting out of the pavement was all about. I have since found out it is a street art exhibition entitled "underworld and overworlds". The celebration of the public art is...
alyf1961 Says: Of the 470 acres of woodland in Middleton park, 200 of the acres are ancient woods.Amongst the woods are craters which are the remains of early coal mines that were prevalent in the area.In the park there is a lakeside educational centre where you can get a colour...
alyf1961 Says: Middleton railway was founded in 1758 and is the oldest continuously working railway in the U.K.It was opened to transport coal from Middleton collieries to Leeds centre. The first train run on the track in 1812 and it was watched by thousands of people. The first train was...
alyf1961 Says: Middleton is an area in south Leeds. 4 miles from Leeds city centre.Mentioned in the Domesday book of 1086, it developed into a pit village. The last pit closed in 1968.Although the area is a bit run down "Middleton Woods" are still worth a pleasant stroll around and...
HUNSLET, part of Leeds industrial heritage.
alyf1961 Says: Hunslet is an area in south Leeds. One mile from the city centre. I used to have a flat here but the whole area has changed since I lived here.Hunslet was once known country wide for engineering as the Hunslet Engine Company was situated here. they built many of Britains...
alyf1961 Says: Golden acre park is 6 miles north west of Leeds city centre.Set in 55 hectares of beautiful gardens and woodland with a lake, the park was opened in 1932 and was once a amusement park. The lake was previously Black Hill Dam. It was Leeds parks hold 11 of the nationally...
alyf1961 Says: Gledhow woods run 1.5 kilometers through Gledhow, which is an area of North Leeds.It covers 57.8 acres. The trees within the wood were planted in the 19th and early 20th centuries.A busy road, Gledhow valley road, cuts through the woods and a stream known as Gledhow beck...
1 Review and 292 Opinions This is a very exclusive hotel. Only opened about two years, Quebecs is sumptuous, excellently...
1 Review and 232 Opinions What can I say about 42 the Calls? It is the best hotel in town, the restaurant is fantastic, the...
COSTA COFFEE: COSTA, BRIGGATE, LEEDS
alyf1961 Says: Costa coffee, The uk's fastest growing coffee chain and the second largest in the world.This was Costa's 2000th store.and the first shop outside of London to have the new look 'Metropolitan' design. Black forest hot chocolate.......part of the christmas range, get some...
Wagamama: Japanese Noodles and Frozen Yoghurt!
spidermiss Says: I fancied something different than to my usual food fayre whenever I go out to eat. After checking out a number of restaurants, I chose Wagamana as I fancied some Japanese noodles so there I went!Wagamama is a UK Japanese restaurant chain which has many branches in most...
KIRKSTALL FISHERIES: THE BEST FISH AND CHIPS IN LEEDS
alyf1961 Says: This "chip shop" is on my way home from work and it sells the best chip shop curry. I love curry, it goes with everything.....fish, chips, spam fritters, battered sausages, fish cakes and pies.....always with scraps.If anybody is lucky enough to be in Kirkstall check this...
GOLDEN ACRE PARK CAFE: IN BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDINGS
alyf1961 Says: At Golden Acre Park there is a pleasant cafe. The cafe serves hot and cold sandwiches, jacket potatoes and a range of hot drinks and confectionary.There are tables and chairs on a patio outside the cafe with nice views across the park.Opening times vary; Summer opening times...
The Light: Where you can eat and go to the cinema!
spidermiss Says: The Light is a shopping and entertainment in Leeds City Centre. There is hotel, health & fitness club, a cinema, restaurants, cafes and shops.The following restaurants I have visited are: Red Hot Buffet, Cafe Rouge, Nandos and Brios. There are other restaurants such as...
LEEDS CITY VARIETIES: A TASTE OF HISTORY
alyf1961 Says: Leeds city varieties is known as the longest continuous running music hall in the UK.It was built in 1865 by Charles Thornton who owned a local pub. It has recently undergone a major refurbishment. It’s country wide claim to fame came in 1953 when it hosted the BBC’s famous...
Linking the city with Leeds City Bus
spidermiss Says: The Leeds CityBus links the city's railway and bus stations, universities and colleges, hospitals, shopping and business districts. It's a handy way to get about in the city especially if you need to get from one end to the other end of the city.It used to be free! It's...
Britannia2 Says: This ticket covers an area bounded by Leeds - Selby - Hull - Halifax - Preston - Morecambe - Newcastle - Carlisle and the North Sea and Irish Sea coasts.Not valid on Hull Trains or Grand Central and only after 8.45.2012 prices are -any 4 days in 8 - £82 but with a railcard...
alyf1961 Says: The Arndale centre is a town shopping centre in Crossgates Leeds.It is typical of a town shopping centre and has over 60 shops. The Arndale centre has a feel of community about it, the website has offers and kids events on it for the shops.Shops in the centre include...
THE RANGE: IF THEY DON'T SELL IT, YOU WON'T NEED IT
alyf1961 Says: The Range is wonderful. They sell everything from craft supplies to furniture and pet supplies.The store in Hunslet has a cafe. hobby supplies, furniture, camping equipment, pet supplies, candles, decorating equipment, wall hangings and bedding. about average.
Crossgates Shopping Centre: An East Leeds Shopping Centre
spidermiss Says: This is formerly called the 'Arndale Centre'. The shopping Centre has over 60 shops including a restaurant upstairs and a couple of other cafes. There are a variety of High Street and Independent shops plus some travel agents.This is my nearest shopping centre to where I...
Clifford, a rural North East Leeds village
spidermiss Says: A rural village in the North East of Leeds and 12 miles from Leeds City Centre. The village was mentioned in the Domesday book and the name has Old English connotations for the crossing of the River Wharfe from the neighbouring villages.The village was originally a farming...
spidermiss Says: St Paul's House was built in 1878 for Sir John Barran who owned cloth cutting works. The building served served as a warehouse and eventually became a listed building.Thomas Ambler designed the building with its minaret style chimneys. It was refurbished with a new interior...
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Q: Hi all I'll be in Leeds (25-28 May) and was wondering which areas are 'dubious' and should be avoided; I tried Googling but...
A: The city centre is OK - the only areas to avoid are Seacroft and some south Leeds suburbs such as Belle Isle. I really cannot think you need to go anywhere like that. I...
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