Often overlooked by those on their way to other northern UK cities, Leeds is a bustling, cosmopolitan city that is worth a visit on any trip through the UK.
An easy trip by train from London, Leeds offers great museums like the Leeds Art Gallery and The Henry Moore Institute. It also has good restaurants and nightlife, and don’t forget the excellent shopping Leeds is well known for.
During the holiday season, Leeds is aglow with festive Christmas lights and a Christmas market in Millennium Square. Another famous festive occasion in Leeds is the well known Leeds Festival. The Leeds Festival takes place over the summer Bank Holiday in August and is a very popular music festival in Leeds.
The top attractions in Leeds make the city a great weekend trip or even a good day trip from London, Manchester (less than an hour by train), or York. If you have to take your bags with you, you can leave them at the Leeds train station left luggage office.
