Leeds (England)

During a conversation with a London couple recently, they had said they like to spend odd weekends in different parts of England between their main holidays. We started to discuss the various places around England like York and Harrogate among other places. When I mentioned Leeds, they were a bit surprised. Then my husband and I decided to "educate" these Londoners. After that I thought, "Hmmmm..... I wonder who else would like to know about Leeds?" According to the Conde Nast Traveller- the City of Leeds has been voted the UK's favourite city. The Yorkshire city left London trailing. The ... more

I've just returned from a day out in Leeds and was not initially very impressed. It's not that Leeds is particularly bad, it's just that nothing seems to grab you, until you look a bit further . Maybe it was because I only had a day there, and was on foot, but my first couple of hours there left me about to give up on the place. However despite the huge amount of , for want of a better word, "adequacy" , in the city centre there are some gems to be found within walking distance of the train station. It's on the east coast railway route so is easy to access by train, and is close to the M1/A1 ... more

I know I am a Bradfordian and Bradfordians and Loiners don't really go together, but I really can not get over how much people like Leeds! Any loiners on here, or anyone who does like the city, I just want you to know thats fine by me, personal choice and all that, but my opinion needs to be expressed also. Admittedly, credit where credit's due, Leeds is extremely good for shopping. The centre is about five times as big as Bradford with about 2/3 of that being used for the main shopping area. That 2/3 is absolutely fine, there are specialist shops, "oddity" shops in the arcades, selective ... more

After her wedding in early April, my daughter and her new husband decided to take a few days honeymoon in a quiet location away from all tourists and holiday makers (they both work in the tourist industry). Following an extensive search they plumped for four nights in a suite in a five-star luxury hotel outside Leeds, the De Vere Oulton Hall hotel. The agent made a point of explaining to the hotel that this was a special holiday. When they arrived at lunchtime on the Sunday following their wedding in Cheshire, they were told that because the room was not ready, they should go away and come ... more

Forget London. If you want a cosmopolitan, thriving and vibrant city, come to Leeds. Leeds has everything; Designer shops, the finest eateries, theatres, galleries, museums, universities; Leeds is the greatest. The Capital of the North of England. It also has one of the country's finest foot ball teams (well according to my hubby it has). Leeds is the fourth largest growing city in the country and hosts it's own radio station, Aire.fm. Home also to Yorkshire County Cricket club, at Headingley. It also has it's own airport. (Leeds / Bradford) There's loads to do in Leeds. You'll never be stuck ... more