Leeds is a playful city that is full of stimulating cultural and heritage sites, which are thrilling to prospect. over 100,000 people come to work in the city centre every single day and thousands more come to the city to shop, eat out or only to enjoy the range of attractions Leeds has on offer.

With some exciting modern architecture and snazzy shops, Leeds has really transformed itself in recent years. although, there are still many buildings that evoke the city's Victorian splendour, too. an of the most well-known Victorian buildings is leeds town hall, which was planned by the architect Cuthbert Brodrick.

Leeds also boasts the amazing Kirkstall Abbey, which is located in the western outskirts of the city. This gorgeous Abbey is widely regarded as one of the most complete examples of a medieval Cistercian abbey in britain. It boasts significant architecture, as well as gorgeous gardens that are full of wildlife and greenery.

Kirkstall Abbey was started in 1152 and took over 75 years to build. The significant ruins have been painted by artists such as turner and the abbey is now a Grade 1 listed building. In the summer, visitors flock to watch open-air concerts and plays in the gorgeous grounds of the Abbey.

Leeds has a great shopping centre, which has a store that are suitable for any budget. in fact, you will find high end stores in the city's Victoria Quarter, containing branches of harvey nicholls, Flannels and other designer shops.

In the merrion centre, you will locate less expensive high-street shops such as la senza, top shop and new look.

If you are not keen on shopping, you will be pleased to know that Leeds has many more places of interest. These include the extremely educational royal armouries museum and the henry moore institute, which caters to the cultured visitor. alternatively, you could visit one of the city's wonderful parks or even the beautiful millennium gardens, which are located in the heart of the city.

These good looking gardens were constructed to commemorate the year 2000 at a cost of £12 million & were funded by leeds city council & the Millennium Commission. The gardens were awarded a medal at the 2004 Chelsea Flower Show, although they were damaged this year due to a huge water fight that was organised on the social networking web site, Facebook.

Lastly, any tourist visiting Leeds should ensure that they enjoy its history. With wonderful restaurants, vip bars and amazing clubs, you'll have an out of this world night there. needless to say Leeds boasts a massive gay community, too. you'll find sometimes fantastic gay bars dotted around the Calls area, containing the notorious blaydes.

When the clubs shut, why not head to one of the city's luxury hotels for a marvellousrest? there are some fantastic hotels in the city, containing the radisson sas hotel, so you will be spoilt for choice. the best thing is, if you would like a hotel with a free breakfast - you will be able to eat away your hangover, too.

So, whether you are passing by Leeds for a lively night out, a glamourous shopping trip or even a cultured weekend away, you'll be spoilt for choice by the wide variety of exciting things to do. For many more reports on things to do in Leeds and the areas nearby, only ring the local vacationist information board.

You will find Leeds is simple to get to via car, bus, coach and train. railway connections run from Leeds Railway Station, also known as Leeds City, to the middle of london, Southampton, Bournemouth, Plymouth, Birmingham, Leicester, Bristol, Manchester, Liverpool and many other locations throughout the UK.