Lovely Leeds
The city of Leeds is located in West Yorkshire in England. The name Leeds can be dated back to the 5th century, after a wooded area of the Kingdom of Elmet. It’s a bustling city and home to many world-class events, with a lively music scene and thriving nightlife. Leeds is also famous for its theatre, ballet and beautiful 20th-century art. Lonely Planet has rated Leeds as a “Best In Europe Top 10 Destination.” Booking an airport transfer in Leeds is a great option for getting into the city when you arrive, especially as Leeds airport is among the busiest airports in the UK. You’ll save time on figuring out routes and waiting on coaches or trains etc.
4 Travel Tips For Your Leeds Trip
Nightlife
Being a major university city, Leeds is home to thousands of students, providing the place with a heaving nightlife. From bars, pubs and super clubs to the live music scene, Leeds has something for all music lovers. Some of the more notable spots include Mint Club, Club Mission, The Warehouse and The Garage.
Theatre & Dance
Leeds is home to the City Varieties Music Hall and also the Grand Theatre while the Phoenix Dance Centre and the Northern Ballet Centre joined forces in recent years to become the largest dedicated dance space outside of London. The First Direct Arena is a big seated stadium which is popular for live music, sports, and indoor events. Depending on what’s on and your own interests, it might be worth booking tickets.
History & Culture
In 2008, a Leeds City Museum was opened in Millennium Square. The Armley Mills Industrial Museum is located in what used to be the largest woollen mill in the world, which includes machines and railway trains from that industry. Famously, the first ever moving pictures were filmed in Leeds and can be seen here in this museum. That’s pretty cool!
Activities
There are some great walks and trails around Leeds. The Leeds Country Way is a marked route, in a loop, which brings you right through the rural edges of Leeds but yet you are never too far from the City Square. If you are a keen cyclist or up for a trail challenge, Leeds makes up some of the northern section of the Trans Pennine Trail but it’s probably better to do these in the summer time when the weather is brighter and warmer. In terms of parks, if you are hungover and just want to hang out, then go to the Roundhay Park, which is the largest pork in the city and one of the biggest European parks too! Full of lakes and woodland, the park spans across 700 acres and is ideal for a chilled out day to break up your trip.
Before You Leave!
Besides all of the cultural and outdoor tips above, why not finish off your Leeds trip with a visit to the Trinity Leeds, a massive shopping mall with an array of food and drink joints. Enjoy!
