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  Many great bars, full of young people, you can shop til you drop 


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  Cold and wet 


In a nutshell

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  Not a tourist place, but quite interesting. 

 

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Oxford Place Centre

Oxford Place Centre, Leeds

 spidermiss Says:  This centre was originally built on the site in the 19th Century and opened in 1835. The centre was enlarged and redesigned by Danby and Thorpe with its cupola, campanile and baroque facade in the late 1800s and the interior redesigned by Trevor Wilkinson Associates of York... 

Leeds Grand Theatre & Opera House

Leeds Grand Theatre & Opera House, Leeds

 spidermiss Says:  The Grand Theatre & Opera House opened in 1878 and is Leeds' largest theatre. It's a listed Victorian building and was considered as an achievement in Victorian theatre building.The theatre offers a wide range of entertainment including opera, ballet, musicals and plays. The... 

Leeds City Museum

Leeds City Museum, Leeds

 spidermiss Says:  I briefly visited the museum when if first opened. The museum has several galleries such as the:The 'World View', Out of Africa, Life on Earth, Ancient Worlds, Leeds Collectors and 'The Leeds Story'. The highlight of my visit was visiting 'The Leeds Arena' where you can walk... 

Leeds City Square

Leeds City Square, Leeds

 Landotravel Says:  Near the railway station you soon find this nice opened space made to enhance the sight of the old Post Office building. Some statues of preeminent locals contribute to embellish its front (i.e. Joseph Priestley -discoverer of oxygen- or James Watt -leading father of steam... 

Fantastic exhibits!

Fantastic exhibits!, Leeds

 slothtraveller Says:  Housed at Clarence Docks, the Royal Armouries museum is a fantastic collection of armour and weaponry from through the ages and every corner of the globe. I was impressed by the way the museum encouraged participation. There are exhibits that you can handle such as gauntlets... 

Leeds Corn Exchange

Leeds Corn Exchange, Leeds

 slothtraveller Says:  Leeds is renowned for its Victorian architecture, many examples of which can be found dotted around the city. One such example is the impressive Grade 1 listed Corn Exchange designed by architect Cuthbert Brodrick and completed in 1864.Historically,as the name suggests,the... 

Leeds Christkindelmarkt Traditional German market

Leeds Christkindelmarkt Traditional German  market, Leeds

 alyf1961 Says:  Once again its that time of year again............Christmas.Leeds "German market" is runing this year, 2011, from 11th November until 18th December.It is open daily from 10.30 - 21.30 (19.30 on a Sunday)There are over 40 stalls within the market with a range of products... 

Hotels  

42 The Calls

 1 Review and 206 Opinions  What can I say about 42 the Calls? It is the best hotel in town, the restaurant is fantastic, the... 

Quebecs - a Summit Hotel

 1 Review and 260 Opinions  This is a very exclusive hotel. Only opened about two years, Quebecs is sumptuous, excellently... 

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Restaurants  

Da Mario Ristorante Pizzeria: A Nice Family Owned Italian Restaurant!

Da Mario Ristorante Pizzeria: A Nice Family Owned Italian Restaurant!, Leeds

 spidermiss Says:  I wanted to have a quick cheap meal somewhere before I went to the opera. I didn't want fast food or a takeaway so I decided to pay a visit to Da Mario's, a family owned and independent restaurant. The service was nice and quick and seems to be very popular with theatre... 

Pret A Manger: Love The Bakewell Tarts

Pret A Manger: Love The Bakewell Tarts, Leeds

 spidermiss Says:  This sandwich/cafe chain has a lot of branches across London and the country. Sandwiches, salads and pastries are made fresh daily on the premises. Any unsold items usually go to a homeless charity at the end of the day. I especially love the bakewell tarts that goes nicely... 

Roots and Fruits: The Top Vegetarian Cafe in Leeds!!!

Roots and Fruits: The Top Vegetarian Cafe in Leeds!!!, Leeds

 spidermiss Says:  I've visited the cafe quite a lot over the years and the food is so good! I was happy to make another visit recently (in December 2011) and it still lives up to the positve reputation the cafe has!!! I've ordered a variety of dishes on many visits to the cafe.On my recent... 

Trio Bar and Grill: Two Four One Pizza, Pasta & Sandwiches!

Trio Bar and Grill: Two Four One Pizza, Pasta & Sandwiches!, Leeds

 spidermiss Says:  I highly recommend Trio Bar and Grill for lunch where you can get two for one when you order pizza, pasta and sandwiches! They do other dishes including starters, salads and grills.I went there with my work colleagues for our Christmas lunch in December 2010 and it was... 

Nightlife  

Leeds Town Hall: Enjoying Leeds International Concert Season

Leeds Town Hall: Enjoying Leeds International Concert Season, Leeds

 spidermiss Says:  Leeds City Council runs the Leeds International Concert Season and holds over 200 concerts a year in Leeds and at different Leeds towns' venues including the City Centre.There are also free Leeds Lunchtime Organ Music recitals held on Mondays. Please check the website for... 

The Light: Where you can eat and go to the cinema!

The Light: Where you can eat and go to the cinema!, Leeds

 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... 

Transportation  

Leeds City Bus Station

Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds

 spidermiss Says:  This is Leeds main bus station situated in the city centre and the first point of call if one travels by bus and coach to Leeds. Buses arrive and depart serve the Leeds and Bradford Districts, West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire and East Riding of Yorkshire.Bus... 

Leeds City Railway Station

Leeds City Railway Station, Leeds

 spidermiss Says:  This is the mainline railway station in the city centre where number train companies operate services across the country such as Virgin Cross Country, Northern Rail, Transpennine Express,East Coast and East Midland Trains. Click onto the highlighted companies for more... 

Shopping  

Victoria Quarter: Expensive and upmarket!

Victoria Quarter: Expensive and upmarket!, Leeds

 spidermiss Says:  Victoria Quarter is an upmarket shopping area and housed in Grade 2 Victorian building where there are three arcades (County Arcade, Queen Victorian Street and King Edward Street). Victoria Arcade (Former name) was built in 1904.Victorian Quarter is home to over 70 designer... 

Grand Arcade Leeds: Grand Arcade Leeds

Grand Arcade Leeds: Grand Arcade Leeds, Leeds

 spidermiss Says:  In 1897 the New Briggate Arcade Company Ltd built this shopping arcade. There were originally two arcades that joined together but one of the have been converted to a shop and an entertainment centre. The Grand Arcade mainly consists of independent shops but there is a... 

Local Customs  

ST GEMMA'S SANTA DASH

ST GEMMA'S SANTA DASH, Leeds

 alyf1961 Says:  St Gemma's santa dash is an annual event to raise money for St Gemma's hospice in Leeds.This year it took place on 11th December (the best month for santa's). The runners had the choice of running 2 or 4 laps around Leeds city centre which were 1 or 2 miles in length.Real... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Ice Cube 2012

Ice Cube 2012, Leeds

 spidermiss Says:  This seasonal event opens every winter in the City Centre where people have an opportunity to ice skate and also enjoy snow ride and simulator rides. Please check out the IceCube2012 or Leeds City Council websites for further information. You can also email... 

Favorites  

Your First Point of Call!

Your First Point of Call!, Leeds

 spidermiss Says:  The Leeds Visitors Centre offers a comprehensive service to visitors and residents and should be one's first point of call on arrival to Leeds. The centre can able to book accommodation; advise on transportion including tickets and passes; book theatre tickets and city... 

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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... 

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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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LEEDS, LIVE IT, LOVE IT

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 WHATS ON IN LEEDS!!!!!! CHRISTKINDELMARKT (GERMAN MARKET) Runs until 18th December. ICE CUBE 2012 15th January - 6th March OLYMPIC TORCH IN LEEDS 24th - 25th June China and Netherland Olympic... 

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 I live and work in Leeds. I lived in Leeds most of my life. I'm very proud of Leeds and always like to show off my city to visitors. City Facts Over 750,000 people live in Leeds. The city as well as... 

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Leeds

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 Leeds is a city (and metropolitan borough) in the county of West Yorkshire and is its cultural, financial and commercial heart. Leeds can trace its recorded history to the fifth century when the... 

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Leeds – A victorian city wakes up

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 The inspiration to travel to Leeds was quite simple. I was on the way from Hamburg to Amsterdam on which I normally use the late Ryanair flight to Lübeck and the early Easyjet flight from... 

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Leeds: The Largest City in the North

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 Leeds is one of those cities, like Liverpool and Birmingham, which suddenly grew big during the Industrial Revolution. Today, it's a major finance and service center. It has a number of interesting...... 

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