Travel Eye on Leeds (England)

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Overview:

Leeds, the commercial and cultural capital of the north, is a large and prosperous city, centrally situated in the north of England. Leeds has long been known for its extensive manufacturing base, which is still going strong.

For centuries Leeds has offered people the opportunity to find work within the city, and today it has a population of over 700,000 and is home to people of 75 nationalities. Leeds can rightly claim to be a cosmopolitan city, where international visitors will find a great atmosphere, lots to see and do and a warm Yorkshire welcome.

Leeds has undergone a transformation in recent years. Gone are the blackened buildings of the past, now restored to their original Victorian splendour. Most prominent is Leeds Town Hall, designed by Cuthbert Brodrick, opened in 1858 by Queen Victoria, home of the triennial Leeds international piano competition and the annual international concert season.

Leeds has many fine Hotels, both modern and traditional. Restaurants, Brasseries and café-bars, to enjoy international cuisine, or sample traditional English fare at the original 'Harry Ramsdens' just a few miles out of town. There are a variety of clubs and pubs, many with live music from a variety of cultures.

The Grand Theatre is home to Opera North, where you can see ballet, west-end musicals and all that is best in the performing arts. The Civic Theatre, the famous City Varieties Theatre, and in complete contrast West Yorkshire Playhouse, new, innovative and worth checking out.

For sports enthusiasts - there are seven golf courses, a large variety of Leisure Centres, squash, swimming pools, a tennis centre there is 'sport for all' at South Leeds Stadium and Headingley is the home of Yorkshire cricket. Leeds is at the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales; take 'The Dales Walk' from Leeds and enjoy some of the finest countryside in the north of England.

Locality:

Leeds city, at the southern edge of the Yorkshire Dales, is strung out along the north bank of the River Aire and the Leeds-Liverpool Canal. The train and bus stations are central, but with an 'organic' street system, one-way streets and many areas free of cars, walking is the best way to explore the city

Entertainment/Facilities/Attractions/Things to:

The are a number of walking tours around Leeds and these provide tourists with a real insight into some of the most interesting and historic attractions and areas of Leeds. Guided tours are available at various locations around Leeds city centre and are operated by 'Exploring Leeds'.

Walking tours of Leeds are always led by knowledgeable guides, most of which are local, and are one of the best ways to learn about the city of Leeds

Leeds Attractions:

Boat Tours and Cruises in Leeds - Leeds, England
Boat tours and cruises in Leeds provide one of the most scenic and enjoyable ways to learn about the history and attractions in Leeds.

Leeds City Square, opposite the Leeds City Railway Station, is a large, public square which is well pedestrianised. Home to the famous Leeds statue of the Black Prince, Leeds City Square is surrounded by a mixture of historic and more modern buildings and tourist attractions.

The Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway is situated on the outskirts of Leeds are provides scenic journeys from Embsay Train Station, which was built in 1888. With lovingly restored steam locomotives, this is a particularly memorable way to see the picturesque countryside and Yorkshire Dales that surround the city of Leeds.