Accommodation in Leeds

Exploring Leeds

Set in historic Yorkshire, Leeds is the county's centre for shopping and nightlife, and is within easy driving distance of the stunning Yorkshire countryside. One of the busiest shopping districts in the United Kingdom and home of the first Harvey Nichols department store to be opened outside of London, the Central Shopping District offers a dense collection of shops, restaurants, and bars. A Leeds city break takes you straight to one of the liveliest and busiest towns in northern England, just a short drive from majestic Yorkshire countryside.

Sights nearby

This city offers many things to do and attractions. While visiting Leeds, make a visit to Tropical World, a complex of gardens hosting exotic species of flora and fauna, and the adjacent Roundhay Park, with its grand leafy grounds featuring landscaped gardens and two lakes.

Eating and drinking and shopping nearby

As a center for shopping, nightlife and shopping you will surely find many options to suit every taste. Leeds is a leading shopping city, especially for upmarket fashions and home furnishings, with elegant arcades leading off wide traffic-free shopping streets like Briggate. The arcades of the Victoria Quarter in the city centre have a luxurious feel, with leading international designers among the familiar high-street chains. The traditional Edwardian indoor Kirkgate Market, with over 800 traders, is a fun place to find bargains.

Public transport

While well-connected by train, car hire services in Leeds offer a more leisurely way to explore the picturesque Yorkshire Dales, the beautiful ruins of Kirkstall Abbey, or the medieval capital of York - only half an hour's drive away - with its stunning York Minster Cathedral.