Leeds

Leeds, United Kingdom

As the heart of the scenic Yorkshire region, Leeds is doubtless one of England's favourite destinations. This city offers a shop-till-you-drop city centre and a pulsating night life, as well as historic locations, cultural events and a spectacular surrounding countryside that will leave you breathless.

Population:

781,700 (2016)

Currency:

British pounds £1 = 100 pence

Emergency Numbers:

999: Police, fire brigade, medical emergencies
111: Medical advice (non-emergency)
101: Police (non-emergency)

Opening Hours:

Most shops are open 7 days a week throughout the year, from 9:00 to 17:00 pm or later. Shops are open on Sundays at their own discretion.

Newspapers:

Yorkshire Evening Post
The Yorkshire Post
The Daily Telegraph
The Times
The Guardian

The City

Being home to over 75 nationalities, Leeds has embraced its modern status of an international and commercial city without betraying the exciting historical background and taking care of its Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian architecture.

Having been a northern industrial city, Leeds has transformed over the last decade with new developments such as the Leeds waterfront, exploding with shops, bars, restaurants and hotels. Here you can also find the Millennium Square, which can accommodate up to 20,000 people and includes the famous Nelson Mandela Garden.

Do & See

With a fairly compact city centre, you can easily make your way around Leeds on foot, bus or by boat on the canal to the numerous museums, craft centres, night clubs, public houses, theatres or the opera. For a more relaxed approach to experiencing the city, take a leisurely stroll through the historic parks, gardens and battlefields.

Dining

Leeds is regarded one of north England's best places to dine out due to its diversity. You can get it all, and many of the city's old warehouses, mills and historical buildings have been converted into amazing venues for everything from lower-end to higher-end dining.

Cafes

After a full day of sightseeing and shopping, it can be nice to sit down in a coffee shop and enjoy something good to drink or eat. Leeds has a great selection of cafes, from traditional coffee-bars to vegan ones, as well as international coffeehouse chains.