Travel guide to Leeds
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About Leeds
The city of Leeds might not be the capital of Yorkshire, but along with Manchester is a city that dominates the north of England, providing an important cultural and commercial centre for Yorkshire. Leeds is England's third largest city, and when combined with neighbouring Bradford, is a sprawling place that is home to more than seven hundred and fifty thousand people.
The city was historically a major industrial centre, however over the past quarter of a century, has developed into a major technological centre, which is well known for its cutting edge digital industry.
Thanks to having two major universities, Leeds has a large student population that can exceed fifty thousand people during term time, and as such, the city has a lot of young person friendly entertainment on offer including numerous night clubs and plenty of bars.
There is plenty to see and do during a visit to Leeds, and the city is becoming more and more popular with visitors looking for a weekend break destination that offers good shopping and plenty to do, as well as being within easy reach of some of the more attractive countryside in the country.
Within Leeds itself you have access to attractions such as the Royal Armouries, and Elland Road Football ground, and there is great shopping – particularly in the old corn exchange in the centre of town. A short distance outside Leeds, you are in the Pennines, where there are plenty of outdoor sports on offer including mountain biking and horse riding on the moors.
The area of North Yorkshire around Leeds is popular as a destination for people looking for the chance to explore rural England, and by booking car hire in Leeds, you open up areas such as Bronte Country, where the famous novelists set many of their stories.
Around half an hour by road from Leeds you can visit the historic city of York with its Minster and Viking museums, while slightly further away lies Scarborough on the North Sea Coast, which offers beaches and amusements for the whole family to enjoy.
