Leeds: Best Things to Do
SIGHTSEEING
Located on the River Aire, Leeds City has so many activities waiting to discover. Take a quick stroll to the Middleton Park that is labeled as The Green Jewels of South Leeds. This park offers you a mix of traditional parks and ancient woodland. This beautiful park covers 470 acres of land. There are cafes, bowling greens, a playground and a fishing lake near the park. You can enjoy the cool wind breeze by sitting in the park benches.
Middleton Park
DOWNTOWN
Going 32 km away from the city center, we will arrive at Yorkshire Dales National Park, that acclaimed as the spectacular scenery of the countryside in the UK. It is a typical agricultural village. It has a small and beautiful village. Not only famous for its agricultural aspects, but Yorkshire Dales National Park also offers hiking trails that lead to the beautiful waterfalls. You can take a moment to enjoy the picturesque scenic village of Yorkshire.
Yorkshire Dales National Park
SHOPPING
Leeds Kirkgate Market is the historical shopping market in the city. You will find an impressive decor in this market. Not only your shopping needs that will be satisfied, but your eyes will also be please with the amazing designs. A wide range of foods and cultures can be found in this market. It was the founding place of Marks and Spencer in 1884 until now the Marks and Spencer stall is still there. They are so much shopping place you can visit in Leeds City.
Leeds Kirkgate Market
FOOD & DRINK
Visiting a city in the United Kingdom is incomplete if you do not try to have a classic afternoon tea. Have a lovely afternoon tea in Leeds by visiting Just Grand! Vintage Tea Room. If you are dreaming of perfect afternoon tea with classic British culture, this place is perfect for you. Served in authentic China teapots and teacups accompanied by cake stands and lace tablecloths, you have the highest afternoon tea experience in Leeds. The other place you can visit to sip your afternoon tea is the Crafthouse. It is a perfect place to celebrate your special day with some fizz a Champagne.
Just Grand! Vintage Tea Room
CULTURE
Leeds has many rich cultures and the people are so proud of it. This is a city that giving birth to world-famous author Alan Bennet and also the loved artist Damien Hirst. Leed is a city that has fantastic cultural destinations around the city. You can find several top-class museums and art galleries such as the Leeds City Museum and the Royal Armouries & the Thackeray Museum. Visiting museums in Leeds is a must, you will unveil the city's historical stories
BEST TIME TO VISIT
With its mild and warm weather in Spring, the best time to visit Leeds City is around June to late August of the Year. At the time the weather in Leeds is just fine to let you explore the City's attractions. Summers in Leeds are comfortable and partly cloudy, it is perfect weather for you to take a long stroll around the city. And during the summer season, Leeds has so many summer activities to do.
HOTEL
There is a variety of accommodation available in Leeds for you. You can choose whether to stay in a luxurious hotel room, self-catering apartments at a campsite. The choice is all yours. Leeds has so much to offer to you. If you want to have a luxurious stay in the hotel you can head to Hilton or Marriott. Or book a friendly stay room at Novotel. You can try to stay at The Chambers if you need more space for you and your family. Or if you want to be a little exploration you can camp at the Clarion Lodge Campsite & Wigwams.
LEEDS MARRIOTT HOTEL
Clarion Lodge Campsite & Wigwams
RESTAURANT
Head to the award-winning restaurants that receive the Michelin Guide and The Good Food Guide for three-time a row, the Ox Club. Located in the Headrow House, 19a The Headrow, Leeds, these restaurants serve the best British grilled meat and veggies. It was open in December 2016, The Ox Club is one of the must-visit-restaurants in Leeds, UK. You will love the high quality of dishes made from the best ingredients only.
Ox Club
CAFE
A coffee drinking culture is expanding in Leeds. You can find so many coffee shops available in the city. If you want to chill and take a sip of a warm coffee you can visit the 200 Degrees Coffee located in 31 Bond Street, Leeds. You can taste their special coffee that is roasted in the house. A sweet cake and pastry will be a good companion to your amazing coffee.
200 Degrees Coffee
BAR AND NIGHTLIFE
Leeds has been voted as the UK's best nightlife for years. If you want to spend your best nights, you come to the right place. Head to the place names Call Lane and you can get the best experience of bars with live music located under converted railway arches. The other one where you can party your nights away in Leeds is called Northern Quarter. Spend your best weekend ever in Leeds' bars and night clubs.
Call Lane Social
INTERESTING PLACE
As the city of history, Leeds has many museums and art galleries across the city. You can visit the Leeds City Museum for a fun, exciting and interactive museum hangout. This museum is a family-friendly that offers you 6 galleries, such as Earth Gallery, Leeds Story Gallery, and many more. The other museum that you have to visit while you are around in the city is the famous Abbey House Museum located in Abbey Walk, Abbey Road, Kirkstall, Leeds. Walk-in down the memory land with your loved one in the Abbey House Museum and you will remember it for the rest of your life.
Leeds City Museum
INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOT
Prepare your camera and take a snap of the beautiful house in the Harewood House and Garden. You will be amazed by the grand-looking house with well furnish furniture which is from the historic Georgian era. You can explore the house and garden, as well as the well-trodden corridors of the house. You can take a look at the copper pots and pans collection in the house. It will feed your imagination and curiosity. Plus, the beautiful picture will make your Instagram feeds become more aesthetic.
Harewood House and Garden
