Things to Do

When it comes to sightseeing tours around major cities, many people assume that the experience is all hustle and bustle and filled with shops and restaurants. Tourists to Leeds however, will see that this way of thinking couldn’t be further from the truth, as the amount to see and do is both impressive and extremely diverse.

One of the best ways to explore the city when you first arrive in West Yorkshire is to get on one of the many sightseeing buses or join a walking tour -these will often take you to some of the best and most interesting venues, not only in the city, but in the wider area too. Of course, any excursion is always different if you have children in tow, as many sightseeing trips can often be difficult to enjoy whilst trying to keep the kids happy and entertained at the same time.

Leeds however, manages to blend all the right attractions so that families of all ages and tastes can enjoy the experience. If you want to appreciate an informative and impressive attraction and keep the kids intrigued too however – a trip to the Royal Armouries Museum is a must. It transports the whole family back in time and showcases some fabulous bits of history as well as many costumes from centuries gone by. It is one of Leeds’ best loved attractions and is also located in one of the more cosmopolitan quarters of the city, which means after a tour around the museum, you are in a great spot to sample some of the other great facilities around and about.

On a completely different note however, if you want a bit of adult time that will see you make the most of what Leeds has to offer on a sophisticated scale, a visit to Victorian Quarter is an absolute must. Housed in elegant and charming Grade 11* listed buildings and home to 76 of the world’s leading fashion and lifestyle brands, it can easily be described as one of the country’s finest shopping destinations. Boasting Luis Vuitton, Paul Smith, Vivienne Westwood and Reiss to name but a few, Leeds really is at the cutting edge of contemporary fashion and proves to be the north’s finest shopping extravaganza.

If none of these tickle your fancy however, there are plenty more attractions that are well worth a visit including; Leeds United Football Club for sporting fans, as well as The Leeds City Museum and Thackray Museum that are ideal for people who like to go on a journey of discovery and intrigue.