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Located in the heart of the country, our vibrant city is one of the largest and friendliest cities in the UK. Whilst visiting you’ll be guaranteed a warm welcome.

We’re the proud home to world-class theatres, performance, music and dance, award-winning restaurants, a wealth of attractions and breath-taking architecture. The shopping offer is unrivalled and our independent scene is thriving. Host to major international sporting events, colourful carnivals, music and food festivals and a whole lot more, discover Leeds and you’ll find more than just a city break.

Have a great time and remember to keep in touch on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Breathtaking buildings Leeds is famous for its spectacular Victorian arcades – Queens Arcade, Thornton’s Arcade, Grand Arcade and the magnificent Victoria Quarter, all awash with history but each with their own unique atmosphere and identity. Strolling through the city you’ll come across the iconic Leeds Town Hall, Leeds Civic Hall and Leeds Central Library,

a Gothic masterpiece with spectacular staircases, archways and mosaic tiling.

To see more Victorian gems, a visit to Europe’s largest indoor market, Kirkgate Market, and the magnificent Corn Exchange are a must; both buildings are Grade 1 listed and steeped in the history of Leeds.

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Queens Arcade Briggate, LS1 6LF

Thornton’s Arcade Lands Lane, LS1 7LB

Grand Arcade Merrion Street, LS1 6PG grandarcadeleeds.co.uk

Victoria Quarter Queen Victoria Street, LS1 6BE victorialeeds.co.uk

Kirkgate Market Vicar Lane, LS2 7HY leeds.gov.uk/leedsmarkets

Leeds Corn Exchange Call Lane, LS1 7BR leedscornexchange.co.uk

Leeds Town Hall The Headrow, LS1 3AD leedstownhall.co.uk

Leeds Civic Hall Calverley Street, LS1 1UR

Leeds Central Library Calverley Street, LS1 3AB leeds.gov.uk/leisure/libraries/central-library

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Inspirational Art Head for the flagship Leeds Art Gallery and discover the best twentieth century collection outside London and the striking wall painting for the Victorian staircase by Lothar Götz. Just next door, the Henry Moore Institute is dedicated to celebrating sculpture, hosting a programme of historical, modern and contemporary exhibitions presenting sculpture from across the world.

The impressive centre for contemporary art, The Tetley, is located in the art deco headquarters of the former brewery. Remember

to check out The Gallery at 164, an independent art gallery exhibiting artists, illustrators, photographers and designers.

The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery offers innovative art exhibitions from the University of Leeds Art Collection and Treasures of the Brotherton Gallery displays the finest rare books, manuscripts, art and archives from their world renowned Special Collections. FIND OUT MORE

Leeds Art Gallery The Headrow, LS1 3AA leeds.gov.uk/leedsartgallery

Henry Moore Institute The Headrow, LS1 3AH henry-moore.org

The Tetley Hunslet Road, LS10 1JQ thetetley.org

The Gallery at 164 Duke Street, LS9 8AG leedsgallery.com

The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery and Treasures of the Brotherton Gallery Parkinson Building Woodhouse Lane, LS2 9JT library.leeds.ac.uk/galleries

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https://library.leeds.ac.uk/info/1900/galleries


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Light Night 10th & 11th October 2019 lightnightleeds.co.uk

Transform TBC 2020 transformfestival.org

Thought Bubble 4th – 10th Nov 2019 thoughtbubblefestival.com

Leeds International Film Festival 6th – 21st Nov 2019 leedsfilmcity.com

Yorkshire Sculpture Park West Bretton, WF4 4LG ysp.org.uk

Yorkshire Sculpture International 22 June – 29 September 2019 yorkshire-sculpture.org

Hepworth Wakefield Gallery Walk, WF1 5AW hepworthwakefield.org

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and open to all, the festival

will showcase sculpture in all its forms. Featuring exhibitions and events inside the galleries at the four venues which make up the Yorkshire Sculpture Triangle; Henry Moore Institute, Leeds Art Gallery, The Hepworth Wakefield and Yorkshire Sculpture Park, and major new outdoor sculpture commissions from Damien Hirst in unexpected places across Leeds and Wakefield from Saturday 22 June to Sunday 29 September 2019.

Light Night is a huge fixture on the calendar, turning the entire city into an art installation, with light shows, projections, installations and lots more – a fantastic event for all the family.

That’s just one of many that take place in Leeds every year. Other festivals include Transform, Thought Bubble and Leeds International Film Festival. See even more of our festivals at the back of the guide.

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Marvellous Museums A visit to Leeds City Museum is a must, with six galleries to visit including: the Leeds Tiger in the Life on Earth Gallery, the mummy of Nesyammun in the Ancient Worlds Gallery and the history of Leeds in the Leeds Story Gallery.

To visit Britain’s national museum of arms and armour, the Royal Armouries Museum, take a ride on the little yellow Leeds Water Taxi along the River Aire. Based at Leeds Dock, the Armouries is home to the UK’s largest collection of arms, armour and artillery, including Henry VIII’s original armour.

Nestled on an island within beautiful riverside surroundings, Thwaite Mills

is one of the city’s hidden treasures and one of the last remaining examples of a water powered mill in Britain. Then hop on a train at Middleton Railway; the oldest working railway in the world!

Roll up your sleeves for a taste of life as an 18th century worker in the industries which shaped the city at Leeds Industrial Museum.

Explore the ruins of Kirkstall Abbey; a medieval abbey just over the road from Abbey House Museum, where you can to step back in time and experience Victorian life as you wander through the enchanting streets, shops and houses.

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Leeds City Museum Millennium Square, LS2 8BH leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/leedscitymuseum

Leeds Water Taxi Pick up at Granary Wharf or Leeds Dock twitter.com/LeedsWaterTaxis

Royal Armouries Museum Armouries Drive, LS10 1LT royalarmouries.org/venue/royal-armouries-museum

Leeds Industrial Museum Canal Road, LS12 2QF leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/armleymills

Thwaite Mills Thwaite Lane, LS10 1RP leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/thwaitemills

Middleton Railway Moor Road, LS10 2JQ middletonrailway.org.uk

Kirkstall Abbey Abbey Road, LS5 3EH leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/kirkstallabbey

Abbey House Museum Abbey Walk, LS5 3EH leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/abbeyhouse

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Historic Houses For a slice of British history the city has plenty to offer with a number of nearby historical houses, including Harewood House, Lotherton Hall and Temple Newsam. Discover the rare breeds farm at Temple Newsam and Lotherton’s Wildlife World. One of the Treasure Houses of England, Harewood is situated only eight miles from Leeds. The Capability Brown designed landscape provides a magnificent

backdrop to where the showstopping ITV drama Victoria was filmed.

If you’re a lover of beautiful green spaces then be sure to visit Kirkstall Abbey. Situated only three miles north-west of the city and set in a spacious green park along the River Aire, Kirkstall Abbey is one of the most complete medieval 12th century Cistercian Abbeys in Britain.

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Harewood House Harewood, LS17 9LQ harewood.org

Lotherton Hall Off Collier Lane, LS25 3EB leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/visit/lotherton-hall

Temple Newsam Temple Newsam Road, LS15 0AE leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/visit/temple-newsam-house


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Even More Family FunHome Farm at Temple Newsam is one of the largest rare breed centres in Europe, where you will come face-to-face with friendly farm animals. Not for the faint hearted, Go Ape’s latest Park Adventure features challenging obstacles at increasing heights, a free-fall Tarzan Swing, four tree-to-tree Zips and a 14m sheer drop called The Plummet!

Enjoy a day exploring the charming country house and grounds of Lotherton Hall, complete with Wildlife World, woodland walks and adventure playground.

Escape a rainy day and head to the warmer climates at Tropical World. You will see

crocodiles, lemurs, butterflies, bats, snakes and a gorgeous family of meerkats.

For one of the best adventure playgrounds in Yorkshire head to Harewood House, with a zipwire, aerial walkways and climbing nets. A visit to the bird garden, farm and penguin enclosure is a must.

Another favourite for families is Abbey House Museum which boasts a traditional Victorian street and regular events. If you are looking to stay in the city centre then Leeds City Museum on Millennium Square should be top of your list. For creative crafts and hands-on activities, Leeds Art Gallery and

Leeds Central Library run regular family friendly events.

Get up close to the action at the Royal Armouries and experience live shows of jousting, archery and falconry.


Go Ape Temple Newsam Road, LS15 0AD goape.co.uk/days-out/north/temple-newsam

Lotherton Hall Off Collier Lane, LS25 3EB leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/visit/lotherton-hall

Tropical World Princes Avenue, LS8 2ER tropicalworld.leeds.gov.uk


Abbey House Museum Abbey Walk, LS5 3EH leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/abbeyhouse


Leeds City Museum Millennium Square, LS2 8BH leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/leedscitymuseum

Royal Armouries Museum Armouries Drive, LS10 1LT royalarmouries.org/venue/royal-armouries-museum

Leeds Art Gallery The Headrow, LS1 3AA leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/leedsartgallery

Leeds Central Library Calverley Street, LS1 3AB leeds.gov.uk/leisure/libraries/central-library

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Catch a showLeeds is the only English city outside London to have its own resident opera and ballet companies, the internationally renowned and award-winning Opera North and Northern Ballet, and repertory theatre Leeds Playhouse.

With some of the finest theatres in the UK there’s a wide range of entertainment, from music hall evenings and pantos at the City Varieties,

comedy and classical performance at Leeds Town Hall and West End plays and musicals at Leeds Playhouse and Leeds Grand Theatre.

During the summer, open air performances take place at stunning locations such as Harewood House and Kirkstall Abbey, and the Summer Series on Millennium Square is a hit for music lovers.

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City Varieties Swan Street, LS1 6LW cityvarieties.co.uk

Leeds Playhouse Playhouse Square, LS2 7UP leedsplayhouse.org.uk

Leeds Grand Theatre 46 New Briggate, LS1 6NZ leedsgrandtheatre.com

Northern Ballet northernballet.com

Opera North operanorth.co.uk



Millennium Square Calverley Street, LS1 1UR millsqleeds.com

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Music loversLeeds has one of the most vibrant live music scenes in the UK. Not only is Leeds home to the award-winning first direct arena with live music, comedy and more, you can enjoy regular gigs at the O2 Academy, The Wardrobe, Brudenell Social Club, Headrow House and Belgrave Music Hall.

The city has an enviable line-up of festivals too! Leeds Festival is the number one UK music festival which takes place over the August Bank Holiday weekend every year. Slam Dunk North is the northern date of Slam Dunk Festival, the UK’s biggest independent rock festival. Every summer, Millennium Square becomes a hub of energy and excitement with a calendar of live music, screenings and festivals for the Summer Series. While Live at Leeds, Leeds’

award-winning metropolitan festival, showcases the best new emerging artists alongside more established acts from around the world.

Leeds International Concert Season programmes over 200 concerts a year in venues across the Leeds area. The season includes the UK’s finest brass band series, international chamber music, plus a programme of jazz, world and rock. The highlight of each season is the International Orchestral Series which sees national and international orchestras visit Leeds Town Hall on Saturday nights. Plus, a unique series of sixty lunchtime chamber and organ recitals offers the most extensive programme of free music in Britain. Music moves outside in the Summer for bandstand concerts in Leeds parks.

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first direct arena Arena Way, LS2 8BY firstdirectarena.com

O2 Academy Cookridge Street, LS2 3AW academymusicgroup.com

The Wardrobe St.Peter’s Square, LS9 8AH thewardrobe.co.uk

Brudenell Social Club Queen’s Road, LS6 1NY brudenellsocialclub.co.uk

Headrow House The Headrow, LS1 6PU headrowhouse.com

Belgrave Music Hall Cross Belgrave Street, LS2 8JP belgravemusichall.com

Leeds Festival 23rd – 25th August leedsfestival.com

Slam Dunk North 25th May slamdunkfestival.com

Millennium Square Summer Series 26th July – 18th August millsqleeds.com

Live at Leeds 2nd May 2020 liveatleeds.com

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Lights, Camera, ActionDiscover secrets and facts behind the making of the multiple award-winning TV soap, Emmerdale. Take the Emmerdale village tour on the beautiful Harewood Estate and see the familiar haunts of Home Farm, Bob’s Café and The Woolpack. Combine this with a visit to The Emmerdale Studio Experience where you’ll see set reconstructions, preserved props and costumes and the secrets behind stunts and special effects. Or hop on a bus tour of Classic Emmerdale Locations.

Harewood House is a filming location for ITV’s show-stopping drama, ‘Victoria’. The stunning location makes the perfect backdrop for the lavish costume drama following the story of

Queen Victoria, who visited Harewood as a young girl.

Yorkshire was in the spotlight over Christmas as BBC One debuted The ABC Murders. A range of locations were featured including Leeds City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds Town Hall, Quebecs Hotel and Victoria Leeds.

Film fanatics are in for a ‘reel’ treat. Watch new releases and independent features in the historic settings of Cottage Road Cinema, one of the oldest cinemas in the country, or Grade II listed Hyde Park Picture House; believed to be the only one in the world still lit by gas. Catch the latest blockbusters at Vue Cinema or, for a taste of luxury, relax on the sofas at Everyman Cinema.

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Emmerdale Studio Experience 27 Burley Road, LS3 1JT emmerdalestudioexperience.co.uk

Emmerdale Village Tour Meet at Weetwood Hall, LS16 5PS emmerdalestudioexperience.co.uk

Emmerdale Tour of Classic Locations Meet at Bishopgate Street britmovietours.com/bookings/emmerdale-tours


Cottage Road Cinema Cottage Road, LS6 4DD cottageroad.co.uk

Hyde Park Picture House 73 Brudenell Road, LS6 1JD hydeparkpicturehouse.co.uk

Vue Cinema The Light, LS1 8TL myvue.com/cinema/leeds-the-light/whats-on

Vue Cinema Kirkstall Road, LS4 2DG myvue.com/cinema/leeds-kirkstall-road/whats-on

Everyman Level 4 Trinity Leeds, LS1 5AY everymancinema.com/leeds

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V I C T O R I O U SLeeds World Class Sport

Leeds World Class SportThis year, the city plays proud host to the ICC Cricket World Cup, the UCI Road World Championships, the ITU World Triathlon Series, Tour de Yorkshire, Third Specsavers Ashes Test Match and 2019 IFAF Women’s European Championship, and that’s in addition to Leeds United celebrating their centenary.

Only ten minutes from the city centre, the Emerald Headingley Stadium has a 22,000 capacity and is the home of Yorkshire County Cricket Club, Leeds Rhinos and Yorkshire Carnegie.

Another impressive sports stadium is Elland Road Football Stadium, the 40,000 capacity home of Leeds United celebrating its centenary in 2019, which regularly plays host to some of the world’s biggest sporting names. Both venues offer tours which give exclusive behind the scenes access.

The city is also the proud home of Olympic and Paralympic athletes and world-class training facilities for diving and triathletes.

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Tour de Yorkshire TBC May 2020 letour.yorkshire.com

ITU World Triathlon Series 8th & 9th June leeds.triathlon.org

Cricket World Cup Matches at Emerald Headingley Stadium; 21st & 29th June, 4th & 6th July

2019 IFAF Women’s European Championship August

Third Specsavers Ashes Test Match 22nd - 26th August

UCI Road World Championships 21st – 29th September

Leeds United Centenary Concert 8th June

Emerald Headingley Stadium St Michael’s Lane, LS6 3BR emeraldstadium.com

Leeds United Elland Road, LS11 0ES

Tours visitleeds.co.uk/tours

Year of Sport visitleeds.co.uk/sport

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Shopping HeavenLeeds is one of the UK’s best shopping destinations; you’ll find all your favourite high street names and luxury brands here, but it’s the independent shopping and markets that really sets Leeds apart.

The city’s most recent retail addition is the impressive Victoria Gate which houses one of the largest John Lewis stores in the UK. The award winning design is also home to rooftop restaurants. Equally jaw-dropping is the stunning Trinity Leeds centre with 120 shops, restaurants and an Everyman cinema.

In contrast to their modern design is the wonderful Victoria Quarter. Take time to admire the rich marbles, gilded mosaics, handsome cast and wrought iron, as well as the carved and

polished mahogany. And there are still more Victorian arcades, each with their own original features and unique charm. Explore Thornton’s Arcade, Queens Arcade, Grand Arcade and Central Arcade all within easy walking distance of each other.

Just when you think there can’t possibly be more, there is! Next door to Victoria Gate is the Kirkgate Quarter home of Leeds Corn Exchange, with its awe-inspiring domed roof, and Europe’s largest indoor market – Kirkgate Market which is an amazing heritage shopping attraction. Don’t miss the replica of the Penny Bazaar, as Leeds is, of course, the home of Marks and Spencer. Find out more at the M&S Company Archive.

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Victoria Gate Eastgate, LS2 7JL victorialeeds.co.uk

Trinity Leeds Albion Street, LS1 5ER trinityleeds.com

Victoria Quarter Briggate, LS1 6AZ victorialeeds.co.uk

Thornton’s Arcade Lands Lane, LS1 6LB

Queens Arcade LS1 6LF

Grand Arcade Merrion Street, LS1 6PG grandarcadeleeds.co.uk

Central Arcade Central Road, LS1 6DE centralarcade.co.uk

Leeds Corn Exchange Call Lane, LS1 7BR leedscornexchange.co.uk

Merrion Centre Merrion Way, LS2 8NG merrioncentre.co.uk


M&S Company Archive Michael Marks Building, University of Leeds, LS2 9LP marksintime.marksandspencer.com

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Outdoor dining

Enjoy waterside drinking and dining at Granary Wharf where you’ll find Fazenda, LIVINItaly, Water Lane Boathouse and The Lock with Brasserie Blanc just over the road. Or, for great views of the River Aire, try Ambiente, Oracle or Stew & Oyster. Go al fresco for dinner at Restaurant Bar & Grill, Bar Soba, Shears Yard or The Botanist. And check out Greek Street for Alchemist, Gusto and Lost and Found.

Laynes Espresso 16 New Station Street, LS1 5DL laynesespresso.co.uk

Mrs Atha’s Central Road, LS1 6DE instagram.com/mrsathas

200 Degrees Coffee 31 Bond Street, LS1 5BQ 200degs.com/leeds-bond-street

La Bottega Milanese 2 Bond Court, LS1 2JZ labottegamilanese.co.uk

North Star 33 The Boulevard, Leeds Dock, LS10 1PZ northstarroast.com

Just Grand! Vintage Tearoom Grand Arcade, LS1 6PG just-grand.co.uk

Issho Victoria Gate, 3rd Floor Rooftop, LS2 7AU issho-restaurant.com

Crafthouse Level 5 Trinity Leeds, LS1 6HW crafthouse-restaurant.com

Browns 70-72 The Headrow, LS1 8EQ browns-restaurants.co.uk

Fazenda Waterman’s Place, LS1 4GL fazenda.co.uk/leeds

LIVINItaly Granary Wharf, LS1 4BR livinitaly.com

Water Lane Boathouse Water Lane, LS1 5PS waterlaneboathouse.com

The Lock Granary Wharf, LS1 4BR thelockleeds.co.uk

Brasserie Blanc Victoria Mill, LS1 4BJ brasserieblanc.com

Ambiente Calls Landing, 36-38 The Calls, LS2 7EW ambiente-tapas.co.uk

Oracle 3 Brewery Place, LS10 1NE oraclebar.com

Stew & Oyster Calls Landing, 36-38 The Calls, LS2 7EW stewandoyster.com

Restaurant Bar & Grill City Square, LS1 2AN individualrestaurants.com/bar-and-grill/leeds

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The love of great coffee is blooming in Leeds. Whilst you’re exploring the city make time to enjoy a lovingly made coffee and freshly baked cake.

Just around the corner from the station you’ll find Laynes Espresso or seek out Mrs Atha’s, a cosy retreat. Try your hand at latte art with 200 Degrees Coffee Shop & Barista School, watch the world go by in the Italian inspired La Bottega Milanese

and be sure to visit North Star who have an onsite roastery.

You may prefer to unwind and relax whilst enjoying mouth-watering afternoon tea. Eat scrumptious traditional finger food washed down with ample Yorkshire tea, coffee, or for those celebrating something special, a glass of fizz! Here’s just a few to choose from – Just Grand! Vintage Tearoom, Issho, Crafthouse or Browns.

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Bar Soba Greek Street, LS1 5RW barsoba.co.uk

Shears Yard Wharf Street, LS2 7EH shearsyard.com

The Botanist Boar Lane, LS1 6HW thebotanist.uk.com

Trinity Kitchen Trinity Leeds, LS1 5ER trinityleeds.com/shops/trinity-kitchen


Tharavadu Mill Hill, LS1 5DQ tharavadurestaurants.com

Bundobust Mill Hill, LS1 5DQ bundobust.com/leeds

My Thai Wade Lane, LS2 8NY. York Place, LS1 2EY mythairestaurant.co.uk

Zaap Thai Grand Arcade, LS1 6PG zaapthai.co.uk

Ox Club Headrow House, The Headrow, LS1 6PU oxclub.co.uk

Matt Healy x The Foundry Saw Mill St, LS11 5WH mhfoundry.co.uk

Issho Victoria Gate, LS2 7AU issho-restaurant.com

Arts Call Lane, LS1 6DT artsleeds.com

Friends of Ham New Station Street, LS1 5DL friendsofham.co.uk

The Man Behind The Curtain Vicar Lane, LS1 7JH themanbehindthecurtain.co.uk

Alchemist Greek Street, LS1 5SH thealchemist.uk.com

Lost and Found Greek Street, LS1 5PT the-lostandfound.co.uk

Gusto Greek Street, LS1 5RU gustorestaurants.uk.com

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Street Food

If you enjoy sampling food from across the globe, head to Trinity Kitchen for a taste of the best street food, offering a menu of ever changing cuisines, it is perfect if you are looking for a lively atmosphere. Street food favourites for Leeds locals are in Leeds Kirkgate Market, there you can sample Manjit’s Kitchen, OWT, Banh and Mee and the Yorkshire Pudding Wrap Company. Other popular haunts include the award-winning Bundobust for Indian street food or for a taste of Thai, try My Thai or Zaap Thai in the wonderful Grand Arcade.

You’ll find all your favourite big brand restaurants in Leeds but it’s the independent venues, that you won’t find anywhere else, that make the food and drink scene here one of the country’s best!

British classics using local produce are prepared and served to the highest quality at Ox Club and Matt Healy x The Foundry. Occupying a prime position on the rooftop of Victoria Gate, Issho combines fine Japanese dining with

tasting menus. Arts Leeds has a huge reputation as one of Leeds’ original indie food hubs and Friends of Ham remains a locals’ favourite. For something special (and unusual) The Man Behind The Curtain promises an unforgettable experience.

And that’s just for starters, there are cuisines from all over the world to whet your appetite. For the best Indian food try Tharavadu.

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If you want to mix it up with a cocktail or two then Leeds has an eclectic choice.

Head to one of Leeds’ rooftop bars to pair spectacular views with lovingly made creations. For sophisticated glamour, try Angelica, Sky Lounge, Alchemist and East 59th. Or, for cool and casual, Belgrave Music Hall and Headrow House should be top of your list.

Seek out hidden gems The Maven, Blind Tyger and The Domino Club for a speakeasy-style experience.

Make a night of itClassic & creative cocktails

Craft beer and perfect pubs

Come and raise a glass to the home of the best beer and ale, with our award-winning brewers like North Brewing Co and Leeds Brewery. Get behind the scenes of the brewing process with a tour at Northern Monk Brew Co before sampling their ales in the refectory.

Leeds will not disappoint you with its choice of traditional pubs with historic interiors. A visit to the city’s oldest pub, Whitelocks, is a must. Be instantly transported from the hubbub of the city into a welcoming inn at The Midnight Bell or The Cross Keys; they do a tasty traditional Yorkshire roast dinner too.

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Angelica Trinity Leeds, LS1 6HW angelica-restaurant.com

Sky Lounge DoubleTree by Hilton, Granary Wharf, LS1 4BR leedsskylounge.co.uk

Alchemist Trinity Leeds, LS1 6HW thealchemist.uk.com

East 59th Victoria Gate, LS2 7AU east59th.co.uk

Belgrave Music Hall Cross Belgrave Street, LS2 8JP belgravemusichall.com

Headrow House The Headrow, LS1 6PU headrowhouse.com

Blind Tyger Cross Belgrave Street, LS2 8JP sandinistagroup.co.uk

The Domino Club Grand Arcade, LS1 6PG thedomino.co.uk

North Brewing Co Sovereign Square, LS1 4BA northbrewing.com

Leeds Brewery Sydenham Road, LS11 9RU leedsbrewery.co.uk

The Maven 1 Call Lane, LS1 7DH themavenbar.com

Northern Monk Brew Co Marshall Street, LS11 9YJ northernmonk.com

Whitelocks Turks Head Yard, LS1 6HB whitelocksleeds.com

The Midnight Bell Water Lane, LS11 5QN midnightbell.co.uk

The Cross Keys Water Lane, LS11 5WD the-crosskeys.com

Tenpin Leeds Merrion Way, LS2 8BT tenpin.co.uk

Box Leeds Infirmary Street, LS1 2JD arcinspirations.com/box-leeds

Junkyard Golf Club The Light, LS1 8TL junkyardgolfclub.co.uk

Roxy Ball Room Boar Lane, LS1 6HW roxyballroom.co.uk

Tik Tok Unlock King Street, LS1 2HH ticktockunlock.com

Escape Hunt The Light, LS1 8TL escapehunt.com/uk

Victoria Gate Casino Eastgate, LS2 7JL victoriagatecasino.co.uk

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LGBT+ LEEDSAs well as the annual ‘must not miss’ Leeds Pride, when thousands come to the city for a diverse line up of acts at the UK’s friendliest pride, Leeds’ LGBT+ nightlife also has a great reputation. The Freedom Quarter is a hive of activity with plenty of LGBT+ venues to choose from.

The New Penny is one of the UK’s longest running LGBT+ venues, and Leeds oldest gay bar, and is still going strong. The award-winning Viaduct Showbar will entertain you seven days a week with cabaret, live shows and DJs while Fibre will have you dancing until the small hours.

That’s just the start; other places to check out for a welcoming atmosphere and spectacular array of entertainment are Bridge Inn, Blayds Bar, Tunnel Leeds and Queens Court.

Not your average night

Call Lane is one of the more lively nightlife spots in Leeds, full of bars playing every type of music you can think of. Merrion Street is the city’s up and coming night time destination with quirky bars and hidden gems. While Greek Street is packed with Instagrammable bars.

Round up your friends for an evening of fun and games. There’s bowling at Tenpin or shuffleboard at Box Leeds, crazy golf at Junkyard Golf Club or beer pong at Roxy Ball Room. Or see if you can beat the clock at one of the city’s escape games, such as Tik Tok Unlock and Escape Hunt.

Special occasion or just fancy a flutter? The third largest casino in the UK, Victoria Gate Casino is the ultimate destination for gamers and good-timers.

Fibre Lower Briggate, LS1 6LY barfibre.com

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The New Penny Call Lane, LS1 7BT facebook.com/TheNewPennyLeeds

Viaduct Showbar Lower Briggate, LS1 6ER viaductleeds.com

Bridge Inn Bridge End, LS1 7HG facebook.com/BridgeInnLeeds

Blayds Bar Blayds Yard, LS1 4AD facebook.com/blayds.bar

Tunnel Leeds Heatons Court, LS1 4LJ tunnelleeds.com

Queens Court Lower Briggate, LS1 6LY queenscourtleeds.com

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The Great outdoors Roundhay Park is one of the biggest city parks in Europe with over 700 acres of parkland. Enjoy scenic walks around the lakes and woodlands, and then visit the more formal but equally beautiful Canal Gardens. Other parks dotted in and around the edge of the city include Temple Newsam which was landscaped by Capability Brown with 1500 acres of stunning vistas, Gotts Park, Golden Acre Park and Middleton Park.

Just a short journey outside the city centre, Otley Chevin Forest Park has walking and mountain bike trails, as well as magnificent views of the Wharfe Valley. And the famous Ilkley Moor, home to the iconic Cow and Calf rocks where you can enjoy incredible views of the surrounding area stretching out for miles around, is only a short train journey from the centre of Leeds. Turn over to the Day Trips page for more information!

QUICK REFERENCE

FIND OUT MORE

Roundhay Park Mansion Lane, LS8 2HH leeds.gov.uk/leisure/parks-and-countryside/major-parks/roundhay-park


Gotts Park LS16 8BQ leeds.gov.uk/leisure/parks-and-countryside/your-local-park/gotts-park

Golden Acre Park Otley Road, LS16 8BQ leeds.gov.uk/leisure/parks-and-countryside/major-parks/golden-acre-park

Middleton Park Town Street, LS10 3SH leeds.gov.uk/leisure/parks-and-countryside/major-parks/middleton-park

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Make it Leeds this ChristmasThis is Christmas with a difference; wonder at the sparkling lights, cosy up by the fire at Thor’s Tipi and take in the delights of the German Christmas Market in Millennium Square. Experience spectacular and dazzling performances from our unmissable programme of festive events that will captivate and delight all

ages. Leeds is the perfect destination for a seasonal short break.

Whether you are a family looking for fun filled entertainment, a couple looking for a romantic break, or a group of friends searching for some inspiring experiences, Make it Leeds this Christmas!

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Day trips from LeedsLeeds is one of the few places in the country where you can experience both a bustling, urban hub and beautiful English countryside. If you are fortunate enough to be here longer than just a weekend, Leeds provides the perfect base to explore the incredible landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales, North York Moors and dramatic Yorkshire coastline.

Saltaire and Salts Mill – A UNESCO World Heritage Site, thanks to its preservation as

a Victorian industrial village. Salts Mill is a place for art, dining and shopping in one stunning historic building and once inside you can admire a large collection of works by

David Hockney.

15 mins by train 30 mins by road

Haworth - A charming village surrounded by rough, brooding moorland; the very landscape

that inspired the Brontës (be sure to visit the

Brontë Parsonage Museum). Take the train from Leeds to Keighley then hop on the

Keighley Worth Valley Railway steam train to Haworth for a memorable experience

or take the Brontë Bus from Keighley train station to Haworth for a view of the area!

50 mins by train and steam train/bus 60 mins by road

Wakefield – The birthplace of renowned

sculptors Dame Barbara Hepworth and

Henry Moore. The Hepworth Wakefield is Yorkshire’s landmark gallery for the visual

arts while Yorkshire Sculpture Park is a fantastic day out for the whole family. Visit

between June and September for Yorkshire Sculpture International.

15 mins by train 40 mins by bus 40 mins by road

Yorkshire Dales Ilkley - Hop on a train to

Ilkley for a scenic walk on the famous Ilkley Moor and find the Cow and Calf rocks.

Once you’ve worked up an appetite, call into

the renowned Bettys Tea Room for some quintessentially English refreshments.

25 mins by train 60 mins by bus 45 mins by road

Otley – A picturesque market town

in the beautiful countryside of Lower Wharfedale. Wander through the cobbled streets, browse independent shops and discover the town’s rich history. Hike or

cycle through the Otley Chevin Forest for stunning Wharfedale vistas from the

282-metre Surprise View summit.

45 mins by bus 40 mins by road

Yorkshire Coast - Just over an hour from Leeds by train, the Yorkshire Coast offers everything from beautiful architecture to

traditional seaside fun. Scarborough is

the largest holiday resort on the Yorkshire Coast. Whitby takes a darker approach to the seaside, with tours exploring Dracula’s connection to the town. And for hidden gems, explore historic Staithes and the fantastic beach at Runswick Bay or find fossils in picturesque Robin Hood’s Bay.

1h 17 mins by train 1h 40 mins by car

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Feel at homeWith an excellent choice of accommodation in Leeds you’re sure to find a room that is just right for you.

Looking for a little bit of luxury? You can find a 4 star retreat in the heart of the city. Dakota Deluxe is a unique, award-winning UK boutique hotel brand, where innovative style and exceptional levels of accommodation and service combine to offer a 5 star experience. Quebecs is a Grade II listed 4 star luxury hotel where you can relax in classic comfortable rooms and enjoy an unforgettable guest experience. Or, if you’re wanting the excellent standards of well-known hotels such as Malmaison, Novotel, DoubleTree by Hilton, Radisson Blu, Crowne Plaza or The Queens, these can all be found within the city centre.

Those looking for budget friendly options can save on the cost and still enjoy a high quality stay at Ibis Styles, Mercure Leeds Centre and Clayton Hotel.

Take a dip in the swimming pools of the Marriott and Crowne Plaza. Or escape the city for an indulgent spa break at Oulton Hall, Thorpe Park or Rudding Park.

If you prefer self-catering, the city boasts a number of stylish apartments. Feel like an A-lister with a stay at The Bells; two of their apartments come complete with a hot tub. For a home away from home, Mansio Suites and Roomzzz are ideal. And just outside the city centre you can find cosy, traditional B&Bs.

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Dakota Deluxe Russell Street, LS1 5RN leeds.dakotahotels.co.uk

Quebecs Quebec Street, LS1 2HA quebecshotel.co.uk

Malmaison Swinegate, LS1 4AG malmaison.com

Novotel Whitehall Quay, LS1 4HR accorhotels.com

DoubleTree by Hilton Granary Wharf, LS1 4BR doubletree3.hilton.com

Radisson Blu The Light, The Headrow, LS1 8TL radissonblu.com

The Queens City Square, LS1 1PJ thequeensleeds.co.uk

Ibis Styles Wade Lane, LS2 8NJ accorhotels.com

Clayton Hotel City Walk, LS11 9AT claytonhotelleeds.com

Mercure Leeds Centre York Place, LS1 2EY accorhotels.com

The Marriott Trevelyan Square, LS1 6ET marriott.co.uk

Crowne Plaza Wellington Street, LS1 4AP cpleedshotel.co.uk

Oulton Hall Rothwell Lane, LS26 8HN oultonhallhotel.co.uk

Thorpe Park Century Way, LS15 8ZB thorpeparkhotel.co.uk

Rudding Park Follifoot, HG3 1JH ruddingpark.co.uk

The Bells Church Row, LS2 7HD thebellsleeds.com

Mansio Suites The Headrow via Green Dragon Courtyard, LS1 5JW and Basinghall, 10 Butts Court, LS1 5JS mansiosuites.com

Roomzzz Swinegate, LS1 4AG roomzzz.com

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Events 2019

OCTOBERLight Night lightnightleeds.co.uk

Independent Directions Film Festival leedsfilmcity.com

Opera North’s La bohème operanorth.co.uk/whats-on/la-boheme

Northern ballet’s Dracula northernballet.com/dracula

NOVEMBERThought Bubble thoughtbubblefestival.com

Leeds International Film Festival leedsfilmcity.com

MAKE IT LEEDS THIS CHRISTMAS

Leeds Lights Switch On visitleeds.co.uk/christmas

Leeds Christkindelmarkt German Christmas Market visitleeds.co.uk/christmas

The Wizard of Oz at Leeds Playhouse leedsplayhouse.org.uk

Kay Mellor’s Band of Gold AT Leeds Grand Theatre leedsgrandtheatre.com

DECEMBERNorthern Ballet’s Cinderella leedsgrandtheatre.com

The Christmas Experience at Lotherton Hall thechristmasexperience.co.uk

MAYLeeds Indie Food leedsindiefood.co.uk

Be My Baby at Leeds Playhouse leedsplayhouse.org.uk

Slam Dunk Festival slamdunkfestival.com

Pub in the Park at Roundhay pubintheparkuk.com/roundhay

JUNEJoseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Leeds Grand Theatre

AJ Bell World Triathlon Leeds 2019 leeds.triathlon.org

Cricket World Cup England v Sri Lanka Pakistan v Afghanistan cricketworldcup.com

Let’s Rock Leeds letsrockleeds.com

The North Leeds Food Festival northleedsfoodfestival.co.uk

Yorkshire Sculpture International yorkshire-sculpture.org

Leeds Waterfront Festival leedsdock.com

JULYCricket World Cup Afghanistan v West Indies Sri Lanka v India cricketworldcup.com

Millennium Square Summer Series millsqleeds.com/whats-on

80’S CLASSICAL millsqleeds.com/whats-on

THE SYMPHONIC SOUNDS OF BACK TO BASICS millsqleeds.com/whats-on

AUGUSTLeeds Pride leedspride.com

Dirty Dancing The Classic Story on Stage leedsgrandtheatre.com

Third Specsavers Ashes Test Match England v Australia yorkshireccc.com/tickets-and-membership

Leeds Festival leedsfestival.com

Black Music Festival blackmusicfestival.org

Leeds West Indian Carnival leedscarnival.co.uk

SEPTEMBERLeeds International Beer Festival leedsbeer.com

UCI Road World Championships worlds.yorkshire.com

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Getting around the cityLeeds has a compact, walkable city centre

so it’s easy to enjoy all the city has to offer

on foot. From Leeds train station the city

centre attractions can all be reached within

a 20 minute walk. Alternatively, there is a

Leeds CityBus for £1 which stops at various

locations within the city, or a free water

taxi will take you from Granary Wharf next

to Leeds Train Station down to The Royal

Armouries at Leeds Dock.

For visiting attractions outside the city centre

there are regular bus or train services. Day

tickets are available from Leeds Bus Station

or Leeds Train Station. You can plan your

journey at www.wymetro.co.uk

Buses to AttractionsLeeds Industrial Museum

15 bus

Kirkstall Abbey and Abbey House Museum

33 or 33a bus

Thwaite Mills

110 bus

Temple Newsam

19 or 19a then 20 min walk.

Lotherton64 or 64a bus then 20 min walk along

a country road

Harewood House

36 bus

Visit Leeds information centre should be the

first stop for anyone exploring Leeds, and can

be found on The Headrow alongside the Art

Gallery Shop. Once you are in Leeds pop in to

see us – we look forward to helping you get

the most from your stay!

We know the best places to visit not only

in Leeds but the whole of Yorkshire as well

as how to get there. So, if you are travelling

around the city by car, bus or on foot, let us

help plan your journey. We have a huge range

of local, regional and national leaflets and

brochures for you to take away. Ask us about

upcoming events too.

Also remember to look out for the Welcome

Ambassadors around Leeds city centre.

Recognisable by their distinctive uniforms

and bowler hats, they’re here to help!

Opening hoursMonday – Saturday 10am-5pmSunday 11am-3pm

Visit Leeds and Art Gallery Shop

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Visitor Guide 2019 - Child in the City...Harewood House, Lotherton Hall and Temple Newsam. Discover the rare breeds farm at Temple Newsam and Lotherton’s Wildlife World. One of the