mandag den 24. januar 2011

5 Fun Leeds Activities

By Damian Jackson


If you're planning on visiting Leeds in the near future then there are many exciting things you could do to enjoy yourself. The following things to do in Leeds will entertain families, groups, couples or individuals.

1. Elland Road - Abode of the one time mighty Leeds United! Okay so you are probably not going to come to Leeds to go to see Elland Road unless there was a Football match on, in which instance you don't need to take a look at this article. Read on anyhow for some great stuff to see!

2. Kirkstall Abbey - One of the oldest and best preserved cistercian monasteries in the country. Kirkstall Abbey is set in lush parkland on the bank of the river Aire. It is free to enter and gaze about and learn the history of this amazing national treasure. The Kirkstall Abbey museum is across the road and includes Victorian streets with old stores such as Cobblers and Blacksmiths.

3. White Rose Shopping Centre - A lovely and spacious shopping centre containing everybody's favourite stores and shops. The White Rose Shopping Centre has a great food court with numerous restaurants and places to eat.

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

5. Victoria Arcade - Leeds has lots of arcades all emergent from Briggate the major shopping street. However the most famed of these arcades is the Victoria Arcade. This is a collection of streets that has been covered and consists of the pick of Leeds' exclusive stores and cafes! It's easy to rest within Victoria Arcade by its fantastic fountain and of course, Harvey Nichols is attached onto it.




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