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What to do in Leeds
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University of Leeds
Late Victorian and award-winning brutalist and modernist architecture house the classes and students of Leeds’ namesake university, established in 1904.
First Direct Arena
Its honeycombed exterior glowing like a beacon at night, Leeds’ modern music venue draws crowds nightly to its shows featuring local and international stars.
Royal Armouries
Discover the world of weaponry at this purpose-built museum, which contains the national collection of arms and armor from throughout the ages.
Harewood House
Explore the great outdoors at Harewood House, a lovely green space in Harewood. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Roundhay Park
One of the largest city parks in Europe has a huge expanse of parkland, woods, lakes, gardens and lush tropical glasshouses to explore and enjoy.
O2 Academy Leeds
If music is your religion, this impressive entertainment venue may become your place of worship; its Gothic façade even looks like a church.
Leeds Grand Theatre
The Gothic features of this tiered theater make a glorious setting for the diverse array of plays, music gigs and stand-up acts that are performed on its stage.
Temple Newsam House
Uncover 500 years of history at this magnificent Tudor-Jacobean country mansion that looks out upon a scenic estate and is filled with artifacts and decorative arts.
Leeds Beckett University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Leeds Beckett University during your trip to Leeds. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this culturally rich area.
Areas of Leeds
Leeds City Center
Based around an expansive central square, this lively quarter showcases performing arts venues, fascinating museums and countless bars and nightclubs.
Arena Quarter
While visiting Arena Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like Leeds Grand Theatre and O2 Academy Leeds.
Holbeck Urban Village
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Holbeck Urban Village and surrounding area, you can visit Canal Wharf and Leeds City Square.
Holbeck
The redbrick and terracotta architecture recall Leeds’ industrial past, while the soccer club and its impressive stadium look to the future.
Leylands
If you're spending some time in Leylands, West Yorkshire Playhouse and Victoria Quarter are top sights worth seeing.
Steander
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Steander and surrounding area, you can visit West Yorkshire Playhouse and Royal Armouries.
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- Battlefield Leeds
- Canal Gardens
- Horsforth Village Museum
- Leeds Central Library
- Leeds City Museum
- Visit Holbeck
- Leeds Park Square
- Leeds Town Hall
- Leeds Holidays
- Visit Leeds
- Mandela Gardens
- Millennium Square
- Northern School of Contemporary Dance
- O2 Academy Leeds
- Pole Position Indoor Karting
- Roundhay Park
- Temple Newsam House
- Thackray Museum of Medicine
- Visit Thorner
- Trinity Leeds Mall
- Victoria Quarter
