Things to do
There is so much to see and do in Leeds.
The city has the 2nd largest business centre in the UK after London and with exciting new places opening every week, there is always something different to experience!
Explore
Take a look at our favourite attractions:
- Kirkstall Abbey
- Victoria Quarter
- Roundhay Park
- Royal Armouries Museum
- Harewood House
- Tiled Hall Cafe in Leeds Central Library
- Temple Newsam
- Otley Chevin
- Leeds Arena
- Golden Acre Park
Arts and culture
Museums & Galleries
Leeds Art Gallery, The Henry Moore Institute and many independent art spaces
Independent music scene
The birthplace of Kaiser Chiefs, Alt-J, Corinne Bailey Rae, Hadouken!, The Sisters of Mercy and the Utah Saints
Leeds Playhouse
The theatre has been redeveloped, making it even better for the people of Leeds
Northern Ballet
Considered to be one the best ballets in the world
Shopping
Walking around the city centre is easy. You will discover designer arcades, vintage boutiques, independent retailers and all major high street chains.
- Trinity College London Leeds
- The Merrion Centre
- The Corn Exchange
- Grand Arcade
- Kirkgate Market
Top designers
Harvey Nichols, John Lewis, Versace, Gucci, Hugo Boss, Victoria Beckham, Kurt Geiger, Vivienne Westwood, Moschino, Kenzo, Alexander McQueen, Armani, Cavalli, Louis Vuitton, and many more.
Kirkgate Market is a beautiful indoor market, with around 800 stalls selling food, clothing and all sorts of weird and wonderful goods. Marks and Spencers first opened in Kirkgate Market in 1884
You may know the famous Reading and Leeds Festival, but Leeds is home to many other fascinating festivals throughout the year.
- Leeds West Indian Carnival
- Leeds International Film Festival
- Leeds Light Night
- Leeds Indie Food Festival
- Leeds Waterfront Festival