River in Leeds
Leeds often gets overlooked on the itineraries of travellers visiting the UK, but the city has great history, architecture, and shopping, and is worth a trip. To help you plan, below is my list of the top 10 things to do in Leeds.
1. Visit the Leeds Art Gallery – With a great collection and a manageable size, the gallery is the perfect place to get your art fix while visiting Leeds.
2. Go to the Leeds Corn Exchange – The historic Corn Exchange is worth a visit in its own right, but the the shopping and restaurant options make it particularly appealing.
3. Visit the Leeds Royal Armouries Museum – If you are a fan of all things artillery and armour, you will love the Royal Armouries Museum.
4. Shop on Briggate in the Leeds city centre – Briggate is one of the main shopping streets in Leeds, and has a wide variety of stores for every taste.
5. Visit the The Henry Moore Institute in Leeds – The Henry Moore Institute is dedicated to sculpture, and hosts high-quality exhibitions year-round.
6. Experience the best Leeds nightlife on Call Lane – Leeds has a great after-dark scene, and some of the best places to go are on Call Lane in the city centre.
7. Shop at the Kirkgate Market in Leeds – Kirkgate Market is the largest traditional British market in the UK, and is worth a visit on any trip to the city.
8. Get some gourmet food in Leeds at the Harvey Nichols Foodmarket – Whether you are buying or browsing, you can indulge your senses with all of the mouth-watering options at Harvey Nicks.
9. Go window shopping at the historic Leeds Victoria Quarter and County Arcade – Leeds has some of the best shopping in the UK, and the beautiful arcades are home to some of the top stores in the city.
10. Visit the Leeds Town Hall – With its gorgeous interior, the town hall is not to be missed on any trip to the city.