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Leeds is a large city in West Yorkshire, which is linked to Bradford. It grew largely in the Industrial Revolution, when it became a centre of the textile trade. Today it is a thriving university town with a busy city centre full of shops, pubs, restaurants, hotels, and a busy train station. It shares its airport with Bradford.
 
 
 
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42 New Briggate Gallery
This gallery is a well loved part of the arts and cultural scene in West Yorkshire, and has been exhibiting works by artists from Leeds, Yorkshire and across the country...
 
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AXIS - Visual Arts
A part of the Leeds Metropolitan University, this art gallery and museum of visual arts is one of the finest in the centre of Leeds. It serves a twin...
 
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Abbey House
A gatehouse to Kirkstall Abbey was also created by the Cistercian monks in 1152. After the gatehouse was closed in 1539 by Henry VIII, it became a place of residence...
 
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Armley Mills Industrial Museum
There have been mills on this site since the 17th century. The cloth-making tradition continued here until 1969, when Leeds City Council transformed the building into a museum. Leeds has...
 
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Artist House
Bryan Davies and Laura Quarmby started this project. Their idea was to create a large body of contemporary artworks and exhibit them to the local community at large....
 
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BTCV - Hollybush Conservation
Conservation centre offering practical conservation take days for volunteers and businesses. Work included dry stone walling, hedgelaying, pond construction, invasive species removal and footpath work. Free training is provided in...
 
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City Varieties
Leeds City Varieties originated as a music hall in 1865. The theatre is still a popular destination for mainly comic or musical acts. It was the home of BBC television’s...
 
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Corn Exchange
As its name suggests, this building was originally designed for the corn trade in 1864 by Cuthbert Broderick (who also created Leeds Town Hall). The building is a marvel of...
 
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East Street Arts
East Street Arts is a gallery that has for many years been offering a first class exhibition space for artists based in the area and from further a field....
 
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Elland Road
As the home of Leeds United Football Club, this stadium has a long and distinguished history which has seen several cup and league victories. At full attendance, Elland Road can...
 
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Farnley Hall Park
As one of the city's best loved green spaces Farnley Hall Park is popular with visitors from around the district. Open 365 days a year it consists mainly of...
 
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Fulneck Moravian Settlement
The charming Moravian settlement of Fulneck, near Pudsey in Leeds, was established in 1744 and is today one of the country's most architecturally important rural communities. Occupying a hillside...
 
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Golden Acre ParK
Golden Acre Park is without doubt one of the most popular recreational open spaces in Leeds, being hugely popular with visitors from far and wide, who come to marvel...
 
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Harewood House and Gardens
One of the Treasure Houses of England this grand mansion and extensive estate is the home of the Earl and Countess of Harewood. As well as the Adam interiors with...
 
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Headingley Stadium
In 1889, Headingley Stadium was built in a joint venture by both Yorkshire County Cricket Club and Leeds Rugby Union Football Club. The cricket ground adjoins the rugby stadium. It...
 
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Henry Moore Institute
In the centre of Leeds, the Henry Moore Institute was built in 1993 over the site of a block of derelict Victorian merchant’s offices and warehouses. This award-winning sculpture gallery...
 
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Heritage and Design Centre
The Leeds Heritage and Design Centre is home to the Leeds Civic Trust. The site is based in an old shop on a traditional street in the city....
 
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History of Education Museum
Mr WE Tate established the Museum of the History of Education in the 1950s in order to document the changes in the education system and to promote research and publications...
 
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Home Farm
This beautiful old farm is a real treat for visitors, as it gives them the chance to see a working set of buildings that are steeped in history. The...
 
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Horsforth Museum
Horsforth has a strong sense of community spirit and was once described as the largest village in England. The town still manages to retain this identity today with its cobbled...
 
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International Textiles Archive
The University of Leeds International Textiles Archive, often known as ULITA, was founded in 1892 and includes textiles and designs from many countries of the world. The original purpose...
 
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John Charles Centre
The John Charles Centre for Sport, located at Middleton, in Leeds, is widely recognised as one of West Yorkshire's most progressive sporting facilities catering for many different disciplines. Named after...
 
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Kirkstall Abbey
This magnificent abbey was founded in 1152 by Cistercian monks. By 1539 it had been closed under Henry VIII’s orders. Remarkably, it is one of the best preserved archaeological sites...
 
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Leeds Central Library
Leeds Central Library is a Grade 2 listed building that can be found next to Leeds City Art Gallery in the centre of the city, and is run by Leeds...
 
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Leeds Chinatown
Leeds has over 4,000 Chinese inhabitants, but Leeds Chinatown is significantly smaller than the London or Manchester Chinatowns. Inside the main arcade there are several authentic oriental restaurants which serve...
 
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Leeds City Art Gallery
Leeds City Art Gallery houses everything from traditional prints and watercolours through to more contemporary work. Having been honoured with many top awards, the art gallery receives favourable reviews from...
 
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Leeds City Museum
A visit to Leeds City Museum is the ideal venue for those in search of a fun packed day out in the city. The museum, now based in Millennium Square,...
 
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Leeds Civic Hall
Overlooking the Millennium Square, this building accommodates the Lord Mayor, City Treasurer and City Council. It was officially opened in 1933 by the ruling monarch of the time, King George...
 
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Leeds Kirkgate Market
Leeds Kirkgate Market, situated in the very heart of the Leeds, is one of the oldest markets in the country. It is regarded as the city’s prime shopping location and...
 
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Leeds Met Gallery
The Leeds Met Gallery is owned and operated by Leeds Metropolitan University and offers one of the most innovative and cutting edge contemporary art venues in the west of Yorkshire....
 
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Leeds Parish Church
In the heart of Leeds centre rests the exquisite parish church which was opened in 1841 and this was not the first church constructed on this plot of land. Evidence...
 
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Leeds Town Hall
Leeds Town Hall is an impressive building situated at the Westgate end of the Headrow. It was built by Cuthbert Broderick after he won a competition to build it in...
 
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Leeds West Indian Carnival
The Leeds West Indian Carnival is the oldest carnival in England and is second only to the famous Notting Hill Carnival in size. It was formed in 1967 by some...
 
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Mandela Gardens
These gardens were officially opened by Nelson Mandela himself during his visit to Leeds in April 2001. There were 25,000 people at the opening, in which features such as a...
 
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Middleton Railway
Steam enthusiasts visiting the Middleton Railway in Leeds will find it hard to believe that this short stretch of track running from Moor Road to Park Halt actually formed part...
 
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Millennium Square
Situated between Leeds Civic Hall, Leeds Town Hall and Leeds General Infirmary is Millennium Square; Leeds’ project to mark the year 2000. It was funded by the City Council and...
 
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Morley Leisure Centre
Morley's new leisure centre, sitting close to the heart of the town, is the ideal place to participate in a vast array of sporting activities, and visitors will find themselves...
 
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Morley Market
The streets of Morley are not paved with gold, but shoppers visiting the town cannot fail to be delighted with the savings available at historic market. Situated in a...
 
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Morley Town Hall
Morley's magnificent town hall which stands in Queen Street opened in 1895 and is one of West Yorkshire's most attractive such regional headquarters. A Grade ll listed building, the...
 
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O2 Academy Leeds
When the famous Town & Country Club in Leeds closed its doors for the final time the future looked bleak for the magnificent Grade l listed building situated in...
 
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Pubsey Park
Pudsey Park, which ranks as one of the most popular open spaces in Leeds is enjoying a new lease of life, following a multi-million pound refurbishment scheme. The park,...
 
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Roundhay Park
Roundhay Park comprises of 258 hectares of green land managed by Leeds City Council since 1878. The estate includes two large lakes, Tropical World (a themed zoo), Canal Gardens, the...
 
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Royal Armouries Museum, The
The Royal Armouries Museum was opened in 1996 to house the national collection of weapons and armour. There are five themed galleries: Tournament, Self-Defence, Hunting, Armour of the Orient, and...
 
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Saint Anne’s Cathedral
This church was constructed in 1904 and designed by a Leeds born, London based architect, John Henry Eastwood. The building has a neo-gothic style, and a crucifixion of Christ sculpture...
 
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Scatcherd Park
A short while ago a campaign was launched to redevelop Scatherd Park in Morley and today following much hard work the park has been transformed into one of the town's...
 
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Stanley&Audrey Burton Gallery
The Stanley and Audrey Burton Gallery is the home of the University of Leeds art collection. The gallery was significantly enlarged and improved in 2008 and now bears the...
 
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Temple Newsam
Standing in over 1000 acres of historic parkland the magnificent Temple Newsam House has much to recommend it to visitors and the whole family will enjoy a day exploring the...
 
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Tetley's Brewery Wharf
Tetley’s has a history that is inextricably linked to Leeds and spans over 175 years. In 1822, Joshua Tetley set up his brewing business just yards away from where Tetley’s...
 
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Thackray Medical Museum
This museum was founded by Paul Thackray, and was officially opened in 1997. The exhibitions focus on how medicine and health care has made considerable advancements in the past 150...
 
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The Grand Theatre
The magnificently ornate Leeds Grand Theatre, which stands in the heart of the city, is enjoying a new lease of life following a major refurbishment scheme which is now nearing...
 
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The Light
For sophisticated city centre shopping, a trip to The Light in Leeds is a must for the whole family, where visitors will find an array of stylish shops, bustling restaurants,...
 
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Thoresby Society Library
Named after Ralph Thoresby, the first historian of Leeds, the library foundation was established in 1889 and has since that time been instrumental in charting and protecting the history of...
 
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Thwaite Mills
Thwaite Mills, which stands in a picturesque setting adjacent to the River Aire and Aire & Calder Navigation is one of the last remaining water-powered mills in Britain giving visitors...
 
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Tropical World
Over 1000,000 visitors every year regularly experience the delights of Tropical World which stands on the fringes of Roundhay Park in Leeds. As home to a massive variety of...
 
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University of Leeds
Situated one mile north of Leeds, this university is within walking distance fo both the city centre and Headingley (famous for its cricketing history). It is widely considered as one...
 
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University of Leeds Museum
The University of Leeds Museum contains no less than twenty-six departmental collections within it. Highlights of these include the art and design collections, scientific instruments, natural history and education....
 
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Victoria Quarter
The Victoria Quarter is an exquisite shopping arcade in the centre of Leeds. Ironically, Leeds most prestigious mall, known as ‘the Knightsbridge of the North’, was built over slum markets...
 
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West Yorkshire Playhouse
This theatre has a heritage which dates back to 1970, as Leeds Playhouse it had twenty years of success on the campus of Leeds University. In March 1990, the re-named...
 
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White Rose Shopping Centre
Opened in March 1997, the White Rose Shopping Centre, is today recognised as one of the most successful out-of-town retail establishments in West Yorkshire, with two floors of big name...
 
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World War II Experience Centre
The primary mission of the Second World War Experience is to collect testimonies of men and women who lived through the Second World War, and to preserve the fascinating stories...
 
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