Leeds - The Uk's Favourite City
Truly the favourite city centre for shopping in the UK, Leeds city centre
offers an exciting mix of traditional and modern. Much of the city centre
is pedestrianised with a square mile of variety from wide streets to narrow
alleys, from enclosed arcades to attractive boulevards, for you to wander
along at your leisure.
The four main shopping centres; Leeds Shopping Plaza, The Headrow Centre, Merrion Centre and St. John Centre; offer a wide range of well known outtlets, in enclosed, bright, yet airy indoor settings.
Coastliner takes you direct to the city centre every 30 minutes most of the day on Mondays to Saturdays, from Malton, York, and Tadcaster, so there are journeys to suit everyone. Buses run approximately hourly weekday evenings and Sundays, with the last bus returning from Leeds at 23:00 hours every day.
Coastliner runs to the City
Bus Station in Leeds, close to Kirkgate Market,
or alternately you can alight in Vicar Lane, close to The Headrow. Board
again at the City Bus Station or in New Briggate. Find your ideal point to
alight on the Leeds City Centre map.
Briggate
Described as Leeds 'high street' Briggate is the heart of the city centre within a square mile of traffic free shopping, with Briggate Yards offering a mix of fine pubs and cafes.
Victoria Quarter
The network of Victorian Arcades, centred on Briggate, is one of the most beautiful shopping areas in the country, flourishing with a mix of quality high street names and designer outlets, amid breathtaking architecture including the largest stained glass roof in the country. Find out more at www.vqleeds.com
Kirkgate Market
Located between the main pedestrianised area and the City Bus Station, Kirkgate Market is the largest indoor market in Europe with over 800 traders in impressive renovated Edwardian buildings. This was the birthplace of the Marks & Spencer empire. Visit the virtual market at www.leedsmarket.com
Granary Wharf
For something totally different visit Granary Wharf for a wide range of specialised shops in a fascinating, often fun-filled, environment.
River Aire
If shopping is not your scene, take a stroll along the transformed waterfront of the River Aire with its many restaurants and bars.
Leeds City Art Gallery
Located in The Headrow, with probably the best collection of 20th century art outside London. Check out the latest exhibitions at www.leeds.gov.uk/artgallery
The Henry Moore Institute
Adjacent to the Leeds City Art Gallery, a unique resource devoted exclusively to sculpture. Find out more at www.henry-moore-fdn.co.uk
Thackray Medical Museum
Just outsuide the City Centre, at the famous St James University Hospital (Jimmy's, this interactive museum has over 35,000 objects in its collection. Find out more at www.thackraymuseum.org
The Royal Armouries Museum
The home of the national collection of arms and armour, with over 5 floors of galleries and exhibitions, featuring Warfare, Tournament, Self-Defence, Hunting, and the Arms and Armour of the Orient. The museum is just a 10-minute walk from Leeds City Bus Station - follow the finger signs. Find out more at www.royalarmouries.org
With so much to explore, and so much variety, Leeds offers something for everyone.
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