Location: Leeds
Top Things to do in Leeds
What to do and see in Leeds, England: The Best Free Things to do
Leeds, a city in West Yorkshire, England, was one of the leading centers of industry in Victorian England. The Leeds City Museum is a great place to brush up on local history, and many TripAdvisor travelers say no visit to town is complete without exploring the Royal Armouries. You’ll also find lovely parks and a lively restaurant scene, with many eateries specializing in international cuisine.
Restaurants in Leeds
1. Quirky Ales
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 35 reviews
Quirky Ales is a small independent craft brewery based in Garforth (8 miles East of Leeds). The Quirky Ales tap room is open every weekend, offering a range of cask-conditioned real ales and bottled conditioned beers (all brewed on the premises). Brewery tours and experience days are available and can be arranged in advance. Visitors can also purchase beers to take home from the bottle shop.
2. Royal Armouries Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,530 reviews
Home for the national collection of arms and armour that features five theme-galleries: War, Tournament, Self-Defense, Hunting, and arms and armour of the Orient.
Reviewed By Jodiedonny
This was a great interesting place with loads of different things to see & do really big place with five floors loads of war weapons and different sections to see, a lot of armour & plenty of places to listen to stories from over time, the museum has many places to sit in the glass front edge to look over the river which was lovely. Great enjoyable day, cafe staff downstairs very friendly & biscuit & cuppa lovely.
3. Chevin Forest Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 127 reviews
Reviewed By Linzi3012 - Halifax, United Kingdom
Had a lovely few hours on the foot paths here, lovely views and a lovely walk. Parking was free which was a bonus. Could do with a few more picnic benches as just the odd one here and there. Went for a hot drink over the road.
4. Guiseley Well
5. Kirkstall Abbey
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,177 reviews
Uncover the history of one of the best preserved medieval Cistercian abbeys in Britain. With its beautiful and iconic ruins, award-winning Park and interactive visitor centre Kirkstall Abbey is a place that visitors of all ages can enjoy. The ruins are a unique example of early Christian architecture. From the majesty of the church to the peace of the cloisters enjoy exploring this iconic Leeds landmark. The story of the abbey and its community is explored in the Visitor Centre. Founded over 800 years ago in 1152 discover more about what life was like for the Cistercian monks who lived here for nearly 400 years. Enjoy the abbey's parkland setting next to the River Aire. Take a walk along the river or enjoy a picnic in our spacious grounds. There is also a small playground near to the car park for the little ones to enjoy. The ruins of the abbey provide a breath-taking background to your wedding photography, blessings, vow renewals and baby naming ceremonies.
Reviewed By davidbJ9604PD - Leeds, United Kingdom
This is a definite must-see place but chose a fine day. We picked a sunny day with blue skies and the abbey looked magnificent. The site is extensive and there are large parts of the abbey walls quite intact. Great place to take the children and an added plus is free entry (thanks to Leeds City Council). Some of the paths were slightly muddy so wear sensible shoes.
6. Leeds Town Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 320 reviews
Reviewed By Big_Jeff_Leo - St Helens, United Kingdom
Leeds Town Hall was built between 1853 and 1858 to a design by architect Cuthbert Brodrick. Imagined as a "municipal palace" to demonstrate the power and success of Victorian Leeds, and opened by Queen Victoria in a lavish ceremony in 1858. The Town Hall is one of the largest town halls in the UK and is Grade I listed. With a height of 225 feet, the distinctive clock tower is very impressive and is currently under restoration. The highlight is of course the absolutely magnificent main hall which is now used for concert and civic events such as weddings and other ceremonies. The ceilings are amazing and a well worth the visit alone. I visited on spect and went up to receptions and asked could I have a look around to which the answer was yes the staff even pointed out some highlights including the long corridor which is full of wall plaques to the local fallen of the World Wars. A magnificent building that sits proudly on the roster of the cities premier locations.
7. Victoria Leeds
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 442 reviews
Victoria Leeds is the go-to shopping and leisure destination in Leeds city centre. Combining the 1990 Victoria Quarter and the 2016 Victoria Gate, it includes a John Lewis & Partners, Harvey Nichols, Super Casino & over 70 beautiful boutiques as well as rooftop restaurants.
Reviewed By AdamSaun - York, United Kingdom
Victoria Leeds has some gorgeous shops, not to mention my favourite bar in Leeds, Issho. The arcades are absolutely stunning and the staff are always lovely. With the Victoria Leeds app there are several in-store events I get invited to, competitions I can enter and much more.
8. Golden Acre Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 689 reviews
Reviewed By AllanC1604 - Sheffield Green, United Kingdom
Beautiful park with a biggish car park good for bird watching/photography especially in the Yorkshire wildlife part (far side of park)where you can get Kingfishers and Mandarin ducks etc...fairly close if you go in the hides, there is a cafe across from the car park
9. Roundhay Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,517 reviews
Reviewed By passingtrade2018 - Leeds, United Kingdom
Roundhay park is the second largest park in Europe, it has two lakes. The large lake is prefect to walk, or jog, some time people ride their bikes around the big lake which can be a little off putting. There is a nice café for Lunch, or just coffee, a children’s safe pay ground is next to the café. Prefect for a nice walk. There is a car park, and swans and duck to feed.
10. Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 503 reviews
Reviewed By therichastill - Stevenage, United Kingdom
The Leeds and Liverpool Canal was originally built in Victorian times to connect the Irish and North Seas and to transport all the good generated from the mills in the area. Today it has been restored so people can enjoy the canal either on a narrowboat or by making use of the towpath to walk or cycle along or for fishing. It stretches quite a distance so you can walk as far or as little as you want.
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