Opened in March 1997, the White Rose Shopping Centre, is today recognised as one of the most successful out-of-town retail establishments in West Yorkshire, with...

The Royal Armouries Museum was opened in 1996 to house the national collection of weapons and armour. There are five themed galleries: Tournament, Self-Defence, Hunting,...

The Leeds Heritage and Design Centre is home to the Leeds Civic Trust. The site is based in an old shop on a traditional...

This theatre has a heritage which dates back to 1970, as Leeds Playhouse it had twenty years of success on the campus of Leeds University....

In the heart of Leeds centre rests the exquisite parish church which was opened in 1841 and this was not the first church constructed on...

East Street Arts is a gallery that has for many years been offering a first class exhibition space for artists based in the area and...

As the home of Leeds United Football Club, this stadium has a long and distinguished history which has seen several cup and league victories. At...

As its name suggests, this building was originally designed for the corn trade in 1864 by Cuthbert Broderick (who also created Leeds Town Hall). The...

Leeds Kirkgate Market, situated in the very heart of the Leeds, is one of the oldest markets in the country. It is regarded as the...

Leeds has over 4,000 Chinese inhabitants, but Leeds Chinatown is significantly smaller than the London or Manchester Chinatowns. Inside the main arcade there are several...

Bryan Davies and Laura Quarmby started this project. Their idea was to create a large body of contemporary artworks and exhibit them to the...

The Victoria Quarter is an exquisite shopping arcade in the centre of Leeds. Ironically, Leeds most prestigious mall, known as ‘the Knightsbridge of the North’,...

The magnificently ornate Leeds Grand Theatre, which stands in the heart of the city, is enjoying a new lease of life following a major refurbishment...

This gallery is a well loved part of the arts and cultural scene in West Yorkshire, and has been exhibiting works by artists from Leeds,...

Leeds City Varieties originated as a music hall in 1865. The theatre is still a popular destination for mainly comic or musical acts. It was...

For sophisticated city centre shopping, a trip to The Light in Leeds is a must for the whole family, where visitors will find an array...

This church was constructed in 1904 and designed by a Leeds born, London based architect, John Henry Eastwood. The building has a neo-gothic style, and...

In the centre of Leeds, the Henry Moore Institute was built in 1993 over the site of a block of derelict Victorian merchant’s offices and...

Leeds City Art Gallery houses everything from traditional prints and watercolours through to more contemporary work. Having been honoured with many top awards, the art...

Leeds Central Library is a Grade 2 listed building that can be found next to Leeds City Art Gallery in the centre of the city,...

Leeds Town Hall is an impressive building situated at the Westgate end of the Headrow. It was built by Cuthbert Broderick after he won a...

A part of the Leeds Metropolitan University, this art gallery and museum of visual arts is one of the finest in the centre of Leeds....

Overlooking the Millennium Square, this building accommodates the Lord Mayor, City Treasurer and City Council. It was officially opened in 1933 by the ruling monarch...

Situated between Leeds Civic Hall, Leeds Town Hall and Leeds General Infirmary is Millennium Square; Leeds’ project to mark the year 2000. It was funded...

These gardens were officially opened by Nelson Mandela himself during his visit to Leeds in April 2001. There were 25,000 people at the opening, in...

The Leeds Met Gallery is owned and operated by Leeds Metropolitan University and offers one of the most innovative and cutting edge contemporary art venues...

This museum was founded by Paul Thackray, and was officially opened in 1997. The exhibitions focus on how medicine and health care has made considerable...

Tetley’s has a history that is inextricably linked to Leeds and spans over 175 years. In 1822, Joshua Tetley set up his brewing business just...

Named after Ralph Thoresby, the first historian of Leeds, the library foundation was established in 1889 and has since that time been instrumental in charting...

The Stanley and Audrey Burton Gallery is the home of the University of Leeds art collection. The gallery was significantly enlarged and improved in...

Mr WE Tate established the Museum of the History of Education in the 1950s in order to document the changes in the education system and...

The University of Leeds Museum contains no less than twenty-six departmental collections within it. Highlights of these include the art and design collections, scientific...

The University of Leeds International Textiles Archive, often known as ULITA, was founded in 1892 and includes textiles and designs from many countries of the...

Situated one mile north of Leeds, this university is within walking distance fo both the city centre and Headingley (famous for its cricketing history). It...

Standing in over 1000 acres of historic parkland the magnificent Temple Newsam House has much to recommend it to visitors and the whole family will...

There have been mills on this site since the 17th century. The cloth-making tradition continued here until 1969, when Leeds City Council transformed the building...

This beautiful old farm is a real treat for visitors, as it gives them the chance to see a working set of buildings that are...

Roundhay Park comprises of 258 hectares of green land managed by Leeds City Council since 1878. The estate includes two large lakes, Tropical World (a...

This is a rather unusually-themed museum, but a fascinating place to visit nonetheless. The collection is devoted to the history of the West Riding...

In 1889, Headingley Stadium was built in a joint venture by both Yorkshire County Cricket Club and Leeds Rugby Union Football Club. The cricket ground...