Saturday, March 19, 2011

What To Do In Leeds? 5 Fun Activities!

By Charlie Jackson


If you are planning on going to Leeds in the nearby future then there's many interesting things you could do to enjoy yourself. The subsequent things to do in Leeds will entertain families, groups, young couples or individuals.

1. Elland Road - Dwelling of the once mighty Leeds United! Okay so you are almost certainly not going to come to Leeds to visit Elland Road unless there was a Football game on, in which case you don't have to read this article. Read on anyway for several great stuff to see!

2. Kirkstall Abbey - One of the oldest and best preserved cistercian monasteries in the nation. Kirkstall Abbey is set in lavish parkland on the bank of the river Aire. It's free to enter and look around and discover the history of this remarkable national treasure. The Kirkstall Abbey museum is over the road and contains Victorian streets with old stores such as Cobblers and Blacksmiths.

3. White Rose Shopping Centre - A lovely and roomy shopping centre containing everybody's favourite stores and shops. The White Rose Shopping Centre has a great food court with many bistros and places to have a meal.

4. Roundhay Park - Roundhay Park is enormous and has a lake, cycle ways, concert venue and the superb Tropical World where you can see lots of exotic creatures and plant life! The park is a few miles beyond the city centre and away from the hustle and bustle!

5. Victoria Arcade - Leeds has lots of arcades all sprouting from Briggate the main shopping road. However the most well-known of these arcades is the Victoria Arcade. This is a compilation of streets that has been covered and consists of the pick of Leeds' upmarket shops and cafes! It's effortless to relax within Victoria Arcade by its fantastic fountain and of course, Harvey Nichols is joined onto it.




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