Attractions in Leeds
Visitors to Leeds, West Yorkshire will have a large variety of options for what they can do and see there. Leeds has many historical sites to visit, museums, art galleries, and more. Leeds is one of the most popular cities in Northern England to visit, and it is a large and exciting city.
Some of the must see parts of the city include the city square, the waterfront, and Victoria Square, which is in the centre of the city. In addition, the most famous landmarks and buildings that you may want to visit include the Harewood house, and old manor house from the 18th century, the Reclining Woman, a statue outside of the city Art Gallery, the Leeds town hall, and The Royal Armouries, which was only built recently in the 1990's.
If you are into culture and visiting museums, Leeds has many places that you could visit. The Leeds City Museum has artifacts and exhibitions from around the world, and is sure to have something of interest for all ages. Leeds Art Gallery is home to a large collection of British art from the 20th century. If you're traveling with kids, you may be interested in visiting the Abbey House, which is a recreation of life in Leeds during 1880. It is a fun, interactive place where you can walk around, play games, and meet actors in traditional Victorian clothing. Another museum that will give you a glimpse of what life used to be like Leeds is Thwaite Mills, which was once a real working water mill.
Another attraction in Leeds that is quite popular is the Leeds Tropical World, which is located at Roundhay Park and has a small selection of animals to see and visit, including meerkats, butterflies, many fish, and also a large collection of exotic plants. A fun way to spend the day might also include going to the Lightwater Valley Theme Park, an amusement park located just outside of Leeds. They have a variety of fun, super fast thrill rides, intermediate rides for the whole family, and small kiddie rides for the little ones.