Welcome to the Superbreak mini guide to Leeds, which is bursting with all the top tips and recommendations to ensure your short break to this cosmopolitan Yorkshire city is one to remember. Renowned for its array of designer stores, independent boutiques, live music venues, award-winning dining and chic bars, Leeds offers a little bit of something for everyone.

1. A Guide to Leeds

2. Welcome to our mini guide to Leeds, which is bursting with all the top
tips and recommendations to ensure your short break to this
cosmopolitan Yorkshire city is one to remember. Renowned for its array of
designer stores, independent boutiques, live music venues, award-
winning dining and chic bars, Leeds offers a little bit of something for
everyone.

3. Getting There
Located at the very heart of the UK, Leeds is one of
the country’s most accessible cities.
Sitting at the crossroads of the M62 and M1 with the
A1/M1 link, Leeds is easy to reach from any direction;
the ring road connects motorists to all major routes
into the city.
Leeds is easily accessible from most major UK
cities, offering regular services from Scotland, the
North East, the Midlands and Pennines. London is
also accessible in just over 2 hours.
Leeds Bradford International Airport is located just 8
miles north of the city centre, offering direct flights
from destinations including
Edinburgh, Glasgow, Bristol, Belfast, Exeter, London to
name but a few!

4. Getting Around
Getting around Leeds is easy with most of the
city’s sights and attractions within walking
distance. Alternatively, there are a variety of
transport options to get you where you want to
go.
Located on Dyer Street, Leeds bus station is
served by FirstBus & Arriva Yorkshire and offers
regular connections both in Leeds city centre
and out towards neighbouring Yorkshire towns.
Leeds railway station has a public hire taxi rank
which operates 24 hours a day. The rank is
serviced by the whole Leeds fleet of 537
taxis, 237 of which are wheelchair accessible.
All are fitted with a taxi meter.

5. Leeds Attractions
Leeds has plenty of things to keep you entertained
throughout your short break. Celebrate the city’s
medieval history for free at the Royal Armouries
Museum with its museum, jousting events, hand-to-
hand combat displays and much more!
For history buffs, be sure to explore the fine
collection of English historical houses, estates and
places of worship on offer, including Harewood
House, Temple Newsam, Lotherton Hall and Kirkstall
Abbey.
Rugby Fans are spoilt for choice with Leeds Rhinos
and Leeds Carneigie Rugby Union both based at the
Headingley Carnegie Stadium. Football fans may also
want to head to Elland Road on match day and
experience the electric atmosphere from the city's
loyal army of Leeds United supporters!

6. Leeds Shopping
Leeds offers a unique shopping
experience with top high street fashion
brands to vintage stores and quirky
boutiques.
The elegant Victoria Quarter is home to
75 designer brands, including Louis
Vuitton, Vivienne Westwood, Karen
Millen and the Harvy Nichols
Department store.
Leeds Corn Exchange is the home of
boutique shopping at its best, offering
visitors everything from exquisite
jewellery, mens and ladies fashion-
wear, charming gifts and a stunning
venue to enjoy a quick bite to eat.

7. Leeds Nightlife
As the sun sets, this cosmopolitan city
comes alive in its trendy cocktail bars, live
music venues, traditional ale houses and
late night clubs.
The bars on Call Lane have become the
place to spend your nights in Leeds. With
its eclectic mix of trendy and quirky
bars, you can enjoy a night like no other!
Be sure to try Jakes Bar, the Elbow Room
and Oporto - one of Leeds’ most loved
bars.
Attracting some of the world's biggest
DJs, Leeds offers a clubbing scene like no
other. Highlights include Mint, Gatecrasher
Seven, Mission, The Warehouse and
Oceana with its 7 unique themed rooms.

8. Leeds Music Scene
Leeds is renowned for its diverse music scene
with its eclectic mix of unsigned
artists, alternative bands and popular DJs, as
well as attracting some of the world's biggest
names in the music industry.
Venues range from the Cockpit - known for its
alternative live music - to more large scale
venues such as the O2 Academy located just
off Millennium Square.
Every August, the city also plays host to its
annual Leeds Festival weekend, which attracts
a host of artists from across the globe to its
stages.

9. Leeds Entertainment
It's not just the eclectic nightlife, trendy bars
and wealth of music venues in Leeds. The city
is also home to the Grand Theatre and Opera
House, which offers award-winning comedies,
West End hit musicals and even opera &
ballet performances provided by Leeds’ very
own resident Opera North & Northern Ballet
companies.
The city is also home to the outstanding
Leeds Art Gallery, which houses a remarkable
collection of British 20th century art.
Alternatively, the nearby Henry Moor Institue
offers an ever changing programme of
exhibitions exploring sculpture from ancient
to modern times. Both are free of charge.

10. Dining in Leeds
Leeds offers a wealth of dining options boasting over
80 restaurants across the city centre. Whatever the
cuisine or occasion, you’ll be truly spoilt for
choice, from TV Chef James Martin’s The Leeds
Kitchen and chic waterside dining at Brasserie Blanc
to authentic Japanese at Teppanyaki and award-
winning Italian at Diva Italiana Bar & Trattoria.
Top Tip: Be sure to explore Park Row and its
surrounding side streets, which house a host of
restaurants, including Jamie’s Italian, Akbar's, La
Tasca, Piccolino, Wagamama's & more!

11. Our Recommended Hotels
Leeds offers some fantastic hotels to suit all budgets, here’s our favourites:
4* The Met 3* Novotel Leeds 4* Malmaison Leeds
Chic, sophisticated & Perfectly located with a Set in the heart of Leeds
stylish, the Met hotel is a stylish Elements centre & surrounded by
stunning Grade II listed Restaurant, modern fine shops, vibrant
building in the heart of bar, fitness centre & sauna nightspots & fantastic
Leeds attractions

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