Things to Do in Leeds

The city centre offers a diverse and wide range ofof the UK's few Ethiopian cafes.
working opportunities. However the fast-paced andPlaces to visit in Leeds
dynamic city centre is also complemented by stunningThe city offer plenty of places to visit for families of all
local countryside, including the beautiful Yorkshire Dales,ages, from the famous Royal Armouries, to the
which are a short car journey away. The Leedsgardens of Tropical World, and Leeds' finest stately
outskirts are surrounded by an assortment ofhome, Harewood House. The Leeds City Art Gallery,
flourishing local communities - from hidden gems in thefeatures an impressive collection of twentieth century
inner suburbs to tranquil country towns on the outskirts.British art including works by Henry Moore, Barbara
Eating out in LeedsHepworth and Antony Gormley.
As you would expect from such a dynamic city,Nightlife in Leeds
Leeds, offers high quality dining across the city andBy night, Leeds has an equally vibrant life with a wide
standards are generally very high. The centre is homearray of restaurants, bars, clubs and other
to many restaurants, bars, pubs and cafes set up byentertainment. You'll also find many cultural attractions,
hard-working innovators whose efforts ensure thatrenowned theatre, opera and ballet.
hungry diners have plenty of choice at all times of day.Leeds has some outstanding music venues, posh wine
If your after something special then try thebars, and trendy clubs which has cemented its
Independent restaurant 'Room', a purple draped spacereputation as a city with an amazing clubbing culture.
which offers classic dishes with a unique twist. AsThis nightlife has become part of Leeds identity and
Leeds is in Yorkshire it also has plenty of traditionalcurrently Leeds boasts nationally acclaimed nights such
British fayre, whether its roast beef and Yorkshireas Federation, Dirty Disco, SubDub, Fresh Jive and
pudding in a country pub or good old fish and chipsNew Bohemia.
from one of the city's fantastic fish and chip shops.For those who enjoy different types of music, artists
One of Leeds' best fish and chip shops is Bryan's inlike Kaiser Chiefs, Corinne Bailey Rae, The Cribs, The
Headingley, where you can get everything from flakyPigeon Detectives and The Sunshine Underground,
battered haddock and chips to fresh lobster.have all developed in and around Leeds and the city
It doesn't end there and thanks to Leeds' diversity you'llhas pioneered some fantastic local labels, and a great
find world-class Indian food at legendary places likelive music scene to match.
Aagrah and the large Mediterranean community hasAs a testament to this, the cream of Leeds' musical
ensured plenty of continental delis and great Italiantalent is now brought together in the annual
restaurants like Casa Mia, Salvo's and Bibis. You'll alsoLive@Leeds festival, organised by the council and local
find Sushi and noodles at eateries such as Fuji Hiro,promoters Futuresound.
Sisushi and Tampopo, and Leeds even features one