Globetrotter General Information for Leeds

Although it is often overlooked in favour of Manchester, Leeds is a thriving Northern city. it has a population of almost 450 000 and attracts many business travellers, too.

Thanks to its numerous attractions, Leeds is also a well known tourist location.

Multitude industries have contributed to Leeds' wealth, but the city is particularly well-known for its clothing trade. There are several well-known names associated with the city, containing Thomas Chippendale who began constructing his well-known furniture there, and Michael Marks - of m and s - who started his first Penny Bazaar there in 1884.

As well as this, it is also home to the historical Kirkgate Market. The market is Europe’s second biggest indoor market after Leicester and is open 6 days every week. There are more than four hundred stalls inside the market and another two hundred outside. It attracts over 100,000 visitors per week.

Kirkgate Market first opened in 1822 as an open air market and the first covered parts were built between 1850 and 1875. Unfortunately, most of the structure, except the Vicar Lane frontage, was ruined in a 1975 fire. inspite of the cost, the Market was refurbished in the early 1990s and after this, Kirkgate Market was upgraded from a Grade II to a Grade I listed building.

Leeds boasts a wonderful shopping centre, which boasts a shop that are suitable for any budget. in fact, you will find high end stores in the city's Victoria Quarter, comprising of branches of harvey nicks, Flannels and other designer outlets.

In the headrow centre, you will pinpoint cheaper high street outlets for instance h & m, top shop and game.

If you'd rather spend your time in Leeds doing more cultured activities, you will be pleased to know that the city has nine fantastic museums and galleries. These include the thackery house museum & the great henry moore institute, so you are sure to find something to entertain you.

If fast-paced city life gets too much, you will be pleased to know that Leeds has some beautiful green spaces & beautiful parks, comprising of the award-winning mandela gardens. These beautiful gardens were constructed at a cost of £12 million to commemorate the year 2000 & were jointly funded by leeds city council & the Millennium Commission. The gardens won a medal at the 2004 Chelsea Flower Show.

Leeds has amazing nightlife, which begs to be experienced. Whether you'd rather have a quiet drink in one of the city's quaint pubs or a glass of wine at one of Leeds' vip bars, you will have a marvellous evening here.

After your drink, why don't you hit the clubs? Leeds has some amazing clubs that cater to any style of music, so you will be spoiled for choice.

Leeds also has plenty of live music venues, which contain the Cockpit. These venues cater mostly to alternative music & attract local and touring acts.

So, whether you are passing by Leeds for a fun evening out, a glam shopping trip or even a artistic weekend away, you will be spoiled for choice by the wide variety of fabulous things to do. For more documentation on things to do in Leeds and the areas nearby, only call the local vacationist information board.

You will find Leeds easy to get to via car, bus, coach and train. railway connections run from Leeds Railway Station, also known as Leeds City, to the heart of london, Southampton, Bournemouth, Plymouth, Birmingham, Leicester, Bristol, Manchester, Liverpool & plenty more destinations throughout the UK.