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If your tastes are a little more more a little are tastes If your in to then call cutting-edge for – a centre The Tetley in the located art contemporary headquarters stunning art deco . Brewery Tetley of the former a typical sample Whilst there brilliant menu in their Yorkshire in Tetley’s including a pint of cafe this historic setting. © Armouries Royal © Don Giovanni | © Robert Workman Robert © North Opera | Giovanni Don show Catch a Catch Leeds is one of the only English English the only is one of Leeds have to outside cities theatre, its own repertory ballet companies. opera and

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Leeds is also home to the internationally renowned and renowned Leeds is also home to the internationally . North and Northern Ballet Opera award-winning at place take open air performances During the summer, House and Kirkstall such as Harewood stunning locations . Square and the Summer Series on Millennium Abbey Leeds has some of the finest theatres in the UK and offers a in the UK and offers Leeds has some of the finest theatres and evenings music hall from of entertainment, wide range at and musicals End plays West to , pantos at the City Varieties . Theatre Leeds and Playhouse Grand Yorkshire West You Me At Six, Millennium Square. © Giles Smith Giles © Square. Millennium Six, At Me You

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Leeds Festival – © Victor Frankowski Victor © – Festival Leeds The Wardrobe The Holiday weekend every year. every weekend Holiday takes place over the August Bank the August over place takes one UK music festival which one UK music festival is the number Leeds Festival Leeds Festival . Music and Belgrave Headrow Social Club, Headrow Brudenell , , The Wardrobe the O2 Academy you can enjoy regular gigs at regular enjoy can you live music, comedy and more, and more, comedy music, live with arena direct winning first only is Leeds home to the award- is Leeds home only live music scenes in the UK. Not UK. in the scenes music live Leeds has one of the most vibrant most vibrant has one of the Leeds Music lovers Music

The Emmerdale Studio Experience Experience Studio Emmerdale The The Emmerdale Studio Experience Experience Studio Emmerdale The at Leeds Live award-winning Leeds’ showcases festival metropolitan artists new emerging the best established alongside more the world. around acts from a variety across Held annually with spaces and of venues showcasing one of the nights talent. breakthrough

first direct arena direct first behind stunts and special effects. effects. special stunts and behind and costumes and the secrets and the secrets and costumes reconstructions, preserved props props preserved reconstructions, where you’ll see set see you’ll where Experience The Emmerdale Studio to The Emmerdale Combine this with a visit favourite Emmerdale characters. characters. Emmerdale favourite stone cottages – home to your – home to your stone cottages Café, The Woolpack and rows of rows and Woolpack The Café, haunts of Home Farm, Bob’s Bob’s haunts of Home Farm, Estate and see the familiar Harewood on the beautiful Harewood Take a guided walk of the set a guided walk Take . Emmerdale soap, Lights, Camera Action Lights, Camera Action TV multiple award-winning behind the making of the Discover secrets and facts secrets Discover

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and Paralympic athletes. and Paralympic city is also the proud home of Olympic home of Olympic city is also the proud the world’s biggest sporting names. The the world’s biggest sporting names. which regularly plays host to some of plays which regularly 40,000 capacity home of Leeds United 40,000 capacity , the Stadium, Football Road is Elland Another impressive sports stadium Another impressive cricket and rugby grounds. and rugby cricket Stand, a facility that adjoins both the Stand, million development of the North-South of the North-South development million and is currently undergoing a £40 undergoing and is currently Yorkshire Carnegie and Yorkshire Yorkshire County Cricket Club, County Cricket home of Yorkshire Leeds with a 22,000 capacity. It is the It is Leeds with a 22,000 capacity. one of the biggest sporting stadiums in one of the biggest sporting Emerald Stadium is Headingley the Emerald Only ten minutes from the city centre, the city centre, ten minutes from Only and 2018. Leeds in 2016, 2017 Series Leeds in 2016, Triathlon ITU World Cup 2015 and the ITU World World Rugby in 2014, Rugby de France Tour of the A city of sporting success sporting success A city of Départ Grand including the grandest competitions being held in the city, being held in the city, competitions with unforgettable, international with unforgettable, world-class sporting events, world-class sporting events, Leeds is well-known for hosting for Leeds is well-known © Vagabrothers © Exchange Corn Leeds heaven Shopping Shopping The city’s most recent addition is the impressive Victoria the impressive addition is retail The city’s most recent in the stores John Lewis Gate which houses one of the largest Aspinal of London and like brands as other desirable UK as well stunning is theTrinity jaw-dropping Equally . Neom Organics cinema. Everyman eateries and an 120 shops, with Leeds centre Victoria just as beautiful is the nearby and yet In contrast gilded mosaics, the rich marbles, time to admire Take Quarter. and as the carved as well iron, and wrought handsome cast polished mahogany. each Victorian stunning arcades, more still are And there Explore and unique charm. original features with their own and Arcade , Grand , Queens Arcade Thornton’s Arcade of each other. distance within easy walking all Arcade Central

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Just when you think there can’t can’t think there Just when you The is! there be more, possibly with its awe- Corn Exchange has an inspiring domed roof independents where of array find something truly can you unique – hand-made jewellery, and more. vintage threads is the While the Merrion Centre your to pick up all place perfect essentials. you find sure make And finally, the time to meander through largest the maze of Europe’s – Kirkgate indoor market which is an amazing Market heritage shopping attraction. of the Don’t miss the replica as Leeds is, Bazaar, Penny of course, the home of of course, . and Spencer Marks

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for a taste of the best street food, offering a menu of ever a menu of offering food, street of the best a taste for . Company Wrap Pudding and the Yorkshire Banh and Mee heaven Foodie to Trinity head globe, the across from food sampling enjoy If you Kitchen atmosphere a lively looking for are if you it is perfect changing cuisines, in are locals Leeds for favourites food Street that’s easy on the pocket. , Market Leeds Kirkgate Moor, Tharavadu haunts include the award-winning Other popular Zaap in the try Thai, of a taste or for food Indian street Bundobust for and and Fruits which is also home to Roots Arcade wonderful Grand taste tantalise your that will Another East Asian delight Bar Soba. at Tepanyaki buds is the Japanese delights and vegans. vegetarians of options for has an abundance scene. Leeds restaurant Issho is the newest addition to the of Victoria Gate, Issho position on the rooftop a prime Occupying Also new to the fine Japanese dining with tasting menus. combines bar is the Manhattan-style rooftop scene Leeds bar and restaurant dining. East 59th offering American and grill

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are in walking distance of Lost distance in walking are or La Casita.

or Pintura in Leeds head to Ambiente, Iberica flavours European For with their flavour-packed tapas dishes, or for a cosmopolitan feel to cosmopolitan for a or tapas dishes, with their flavour-packed quarter. restaurant Street head to the Greek dining experience your Manahatta and Tattu Leeds’ favourite ’s restaurant. and Gino d’Campo & Found head out of Leeds train a local, like to live want really And if you in Archies, waterside yourself and find south entrance the station by LIVINItaly

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Manahatta Angelica of it night make a make experienced mixologists in the city! mixologists experienced home to some of the most creative and home to some of the most creative a relaxed atmosphere and claims to be atmosphere a relaxed which hasthing then try out The Maven for you. Or if vintage charm is more your more is charm vintage if Or you. for is the place The Alchemist of choice, like some showmanship with your drink with your some showmanship like terrace and panoramic city views. If you city views. and panoramic terrace with its wraparound planted with its wraparound Angelica For sophisticated glamour head to sophisticated For Vice menu. Vice and Virtue’s ever-changing diverse mix and experimental nature of nature mix and experimental diverse Cocktail connoisseurs will love the love will Cocktail connoisseurs two then Leeds has an eclectic choice. choice. two then Leeds has an eclectic If you want to mix it up with a cocktail or to mix it up with a cocktail want If you Cocktails

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Issho Rooftop Restaurant & Bar & Restaurant Rooftop Issho Headrow House © Tom Joy Tom © House Headrow Rooftop bars – bars with a view long summer evenings and seating to while away views great For , Hall Music House or Belgrave head to Headrow with friends, a shortthe latter is situated in the Northern Quarter and only . Theatre Leeds and Grand arena direct first from walk across boasting spectacular views Lounge is a must visit, Sky By or afternoon tea. a delicious brunch experience By day, the city. atmosphere. and a great cocktail favourite with your relax night,

Whitelocks Leeds Brewery Leeds The Midnight Bell © Simon Dewhurst Simon © Bell Midnight The ‘Perfect pubs’ pubs with of traditional with its choice not disappoint you Leeds will locals! by recommended a selection of “locals” Here’s historic interiors. the most off is probably Head Yard in Turks Whitelocks 1880, around since Whitelock family the Owned by famous Leeds pub. in 1895 and the interior has and re-modelled extended the pub was old woodwork bar, ceramic The pub has a fine then. changed little since bar. atmospheric traditional an creating mirrors and brewery , Keys Cross or nearby is The Midnight Bell Another popular favourite the city into a the hubbub of from transported instantly are you where can you Plus, anywhere. from be miles away inn that could welcoming dinner. roast Yorkshire tuck into a traditional

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Craft beer, brewery Craft beer, tours Going back to the centuries andold methods of brewing behind real the culture fermentation, is that in Leeds brewing ale and craft of experimentation. has made Northern Brewery draft serving 20 Leeds their home, also runThey onsite. brewed beers and host tasting of the brewery tours the year. sessions throughout Tapped the world to create across from won’t find you unique concoctions their made with else, anywhere kit. in-house brewing Leeds flavour, local a more For has a number of traditional Brewery including the city, pubs throughout the and for be spoilt will lovers beer Craft of Ham; pair your at Friends choice with quality charcuterie beverage and cheese.

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Domino Club keep the party or Pryzm keep Space will have you singing and dancing through the through singing and dancing you have Cat will Mean Eyed

and Casinos Clubs full spots in Leeds, nightlife lively of the more is one Lane Call the Spend think of. can of music you type every playing of bars Tiki Hideaway Lane Social’s at Call cocktails the night enjoying to a chance a homemade liqueur and Bar for or head to Jake’s of New Orleans brings a taste Smokestack your moves. off show soulful soundtrack, music and a with live Leeds, to the heart of Mission, clubs while nearby going all night.going all night time destination. is the city’s up and coming Merrion Street tunes at Mojos, favourite and old The latest tracks and night! Napoleons or fancy a flutter? or just There’s Special occasion the top head to game changer, a complete For Casino. Grosvenor The third floor of Victoria Gate to ‘The Super Casino of the North’. Victoria Gate Casino is the ultimate in the UK, casino largest and good-timers. gamers destination for Pryzm © Its Just the Job Photography Job the Just Its © Pryzm

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+ nightlife also has a great nightlife + Tunnel Leeds and Queens Court. Tunnel will entertain you seven days a days seven entertain you will Viaduct Showbar is a hive of activity with plenty of activity is a hive Quarter Freedom

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will have you have will while Fibre and DJs shows live week with cabaret, hours. dancing until the small welcoming a to check out for That’s just the start; other places The of entertainment are array and spectacular atmosphere Bridge, venues, and Leeds oldest gay bar, and is still going strong. The going strong. still and is bar, oldest gay and Leeds venues, award-winning , when Pride, Leeds ‘must not miss’ as the annual As well the up of acts at line a diverse for to the city cone thousands Leeds’ LGBT pride, friendliest UK’s LGBT is one of the UK’s longest running LGBT longest running is one of the UK’s Penny The New reputation. Thereputation. of LGBT

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and Monteiro Giovana Pride, Leeds Fibre House Abbey Go to page 35 for transport information transport Go to page 35 for Fun Family Family If you’re looking for a break where you can keep the kids keep can you where a break looking for If you’re of things on offer. variety a great entertained then Leeds has Home choice. for be spoilt you’ll family in the the animal lovers For centres breed rare is one of the largest Newsam at Temple Farm farm with friendly face-to-face come will you where in Europe, another for Alternatively sheep and goats. animals including pigs, Wildlife house, out visit Lotherton with its country day value great playground. and adventure woodland walks World, be peeling the will you where World head to Tropical If it’sraining, places: exotic and other habitats tropical explore you off as layers see will You zones. and night-time including jungle; desert; water family and a gorgeous snakes bats, butterflies, lemurs, crocodiles, of meerkats. head to Yorkshire in playgrounds one of the best adventure For and climbing aerial walkways with a zipwire, House, Harewood It’s also worth visiting the to run wild. children for it’s a haven nets, farm and penguin enclosure. garden, bird

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on Millennium Square should be top of your list with its famed Leeds should be top of your Square on Millennium for opportunity even There’s Egyptian . old year Tiger and 3,000 digging. fossil and fancy dress drawing, can and one you the whole family, for choice perfect Another fun but be in awe will you Here Armouries. is the Royal taxi, water to by travel and an elephant. horses men, of armoured installations of life-size This is an and falconry. archery of jousting, shows live even are There teaches but entertains them too! kids that not only for experience which boasts which Museum House is Abbey families for favourite Another Over the little ones. for events regular and street Victorian a traditional beautiful parkland set in , Abbey Kirkstall the magnificent is the road setting. the spectacular enjoy a picnic and have can you where then Leeds City Museum in the city centre to stay looking are If you

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by road 45 mins by by road 60 mins by train 25 mins by train 40 mins by by bus 60 mins by alleyways to savour the town’s town’s the to savour alleyways the canal Visit and character. history and footpaths, its boats, basin with calming in the and walk picnic areas . of Skipton Woods atmosphere and Ilkley Moor - Hop on a and Ilkley Ilkley on walk a scenic for to Ilkley train Moor and find the the famous Ilkley formation rock and Calf; a large Cow . as Hangingstone Rocks also known up an appetite, worked you’ve Once Tea Bettys into the renowned call some quintessentially for Room and then English refreshments town. the attractive explore by road 30 mins by trains 15 mins by - With its bustling market, With its bustling market, Skipton - and thriving canal castle, medieval Skipton pubs and cafes, shops, the whole something for provides the many down Wander family. is a is a – Saltaire Mill Salts and Saltaire thanks Site, Heritage World UNESCO Victorian as a to its preservation attracts Saltaire village. industrial to its magnificent of visitors millions and visitor attractions. architecture dining art, for is a place Mill Salts in one stunning and shopping can Inside you historic building. works of collection a large admire the by be inspired , by Hockney David and best in independent retail very Mill. learn about the history of the

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outdoors has themed walking and mountain bike trails, as well as as well trails, and mountain bike has themed walking the great great the In Leeds with in Europe is one of the biggest city parks Park the around walks scenic Enjoy of parkland. 700 acres over but equally formal and then visit the more and woodlands, lakes the dotted in and around Other parks . beautiful Canal Gardens landscaped which was Newsam edge of the city include Temple Gotts of stunning vistas, with 1500 acres Capability Brown by . and Park , Forest Chevin the city centre, outside Just a short journey Park And the famous Ilkley . Valley of the Wharfe views magnificent enjoy can you where and Calf rocks Cow home to the iconic Moor, miles out for stretching area of the surrounding views incredible of Leeds. the centre from journey train a short is only around, Dakota Deluxe Dakota home feel at at feel Accommodation Dakota in England. Dakota is the first opened Dakota The newly where UK boutique hotel brand, award-winning is a unique, of accommodation levels style and exceptional innovative you’re Or if experience. to offer a 5 star combine and service such as Malmaison, of hotels standards the excellent wanting The Queens or The , Radisson Blu, Hilton by DoubleTree within the city centre. be found all these can Marriott, with shops and Quarter which is filled In the bustling Arena hotel with a contemporary Ibis Styles is an informal restaurants, of the landmarks based around vibe whose design is heavily Leeds. during home experience a home from to have prefer If you including the apartments plenty of serviced there’s stay, your Mansio Suites and just outside the city centre located centrally B&Bs. traditional exceptional find can you

www.visitleeds.co.uk 34 www.visitleeds.co.uk 35 ‘I always pay a visit to pay ‘I always and Trinity Market Kirkgate so much Leeds; there’s food and the street variety is delicious’ ‘My top tip is to look up while ‘My top tip is to look up while the city around wander you amazing spot You’ll centre. or two!’ and an owl architecture ‘If you’ve got little ones, got little ones, ‘If you’ve run of the attractions many on certain special events kids!’ just for days ‘If I’m going to the cinema it’s‘If I’m going to Cinema Park always Hyde Cinema. or Cottage Road hidden gems!’ real They’re - ‘Leeds is such a compact ‘Leeds is such a compact city it’s every easy to walk no need to there’s where, visit’ when you bring a car

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@VisitLeeds /loveleedsmore @VisitLeeds /user/VisitLeedsUK ‘My favourite way to spend a day to spend a day way ‘My favourite in the the galleries is visiting all international artists and city; from to the hidden galleries sculptors shops in independent coffee talent’ local showcasing along the way’ with a coffee and cake stop cake and with a coffee walking along the canal – along the canal walking ‘I love to spend an afternoon ‘I love what locals love about Leeds about love locals what Market Festival M A Y 2 6 Triathlon ITU World Slam Dunk JUNE 9-10 Leeds West AUGUST 27 SUNDAY OF SUNDAY OF 1ST AND 3RD 1ST AND 3RD Indian Carnival Indian E V E R Y M O N T H Briggate Farmer’s Cricket Festival MAY 12 APRIL 28 - International JUNE & JULY JULY & JUNE Leeds International M A Y 5 Live at Leeds at Live Summer Series JULY 27-AUG 11 27-AUG JULY Millennium Square events and more and events Season Festival the City Cocktails in JUNE 1-2 FEB - JULY Waterfront JUNE 23-24 Rugby League Rugby League

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Black History Black Leeds Festival OCTOBER 4-5 AUGUST 24-26 AUGUST Leeds Harewood House – 36 bus Harewood – 64 or 64a bus then 20 min walk Lotherton – 64 or 64a bus then 20 min – 19 or 19a then 20 min walk. The 10 bus The – 19 or 19a then 20 min walk. Newsam Temple House during weekends Newsam Temple to runs directly half term Easter to October from and school holidays – 110 bus Mills Thwaite and Abbey Kirkstall – 33 or 33a bus House Museum Abbey Leeds Industrial Museum – 15 bus – 16, 42, 49, 50, or 50a bus 50, 49, 42, Museum – 16, Medical Thackray Buses to Attractions: For visiting attractions outside the city centre there are are there outside the city centre visiting attractions For from available are tickets Day services. bus or train regular can You plan Station. your Train Leeds Bus Station or Leeds at www.wymetro.co.uk journey Leeds has a compact, walkable city centre so it’sto easy city centre walkable has a compact, Leeds train Leeds From foot. to offer on the city has all enjoy within reached be all can attractions centre station the city is a Leeds CityBus for there Alternatively, a 20 minute walk. or a free within the city, locations at various £1 which stops to Leeds Wharf next Granary from you take taxi will water at Leeds Dock. Armouries The Royal to station down train Getting around the city the Getting around

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Trails in Leeds 7 Emerald Headingley Stadium There are various walking trails in Leeds 13 mins by car 27 mins by bus 1, 6, 28, 56 themed around different interests – A64(M) WOODHOUSE LANE 3 Brudenell Social Club sculpture, medicine, First World War, 9 mins by car Marks and Spencer, industrial heritage, 18 mins by bus 19, 49, 50, 50a clocks and theatres, full details of these H can be found at www.visitleeds.co.uk 1 Kirkstall Abbey 17mins by car

25 mins by bus 33 or 33a CALVERLEY ST CALVERLEY

CARRIAGEWORKS STUNNING HERITAGE THEATRE GREAT GEORGE ST 1 LEEDS ART GALLERY Thornton’s Arcade (LS1 6LQ) AND HENRY MOORE INSTITUTE 2 Queens Arcade (LS1 6LF) 6 Emmerdale Studio Experience 4

5 mins by car ST CALVERLEY 3 Grand Arcade (LS1 6PQ) LEEDS 10 mins by bus 19, 49, 50, 50a THE HEADROW 4 (LS1 3AB) SOUTH PARADE MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES BEDFORD ST GREEK ST 1 Kirkstall Abbey (LS5 3EH) EAST PARADE RUSSELL ST 2 Harewood House (LS17 PLG) TRANSPORT NEEDED 3 Lotherton (LS25 3EB) INFIRMARY ST

4 Temple Newsam (LS15 OAE) QUEBEC ST 5 Thackray Medical Museum (LS9 7LN) 6 Yorkshire Sculpture Park (WF4 4LG) WELLINGTON ST 7 Hepworth Wakefield (WF1 5AW)

LET US ENTERTAIN YOU THE QUEENS

1 O2 Academy (LS2 3AW) WALKING LEEDS STATION 2 The Wardrobe (LS9 8AH) DISTANCE 3 Brudenell Social Club (LS6 1NY) 4 Headrow House (LS1 6PU) STOP 5 Belgrave Music Hall (LS2 8JP) 6 Emmerdale Studio Experience (LS3 1JT) 7 Emerald Headingley Stadium (LS6 3BR) 8 Stadium (LS11 0ES) Elland Road 8 8 mins by car 20 mins by bus 51 or 52 FEED YOUR PASSION

1 Granary Wharf (LS1 4BR) Hepworth Wakefield 2 36 mins by car Brewery Wharf (LS10 1GY) 45 min by train/walk – catch a train to 3 Wakefiled Kirkgate then walk or take Waterside dining at (LS2 7EW) the free bus from the station Harewood House 35 mins by car 2 37 mins by bus 36 Area Key Emerald Headingley Stadium 13 mins by car 27 mins by bus 1, 6, 28, 56 Shopping WOODHOUSE LANE Brudenell Social Club Museums and galleries 9 mins by car 18 mins by bus 19, 49, 50, 50a Entertainment Thackray Medical Museum 5 18 mins by car CLAY PIT LANE 20 mins by bus 16,42,50,or 50a Restaurants FIRST DIRECT MERRION ARENAWAY A64(M) Theatres WOODHOUSE LANE PORTLAND CRES 1 Freedom Quarter WALKING DISTANCE MILLENNIUM WATER LANE SQUARE LEEDS Visitor Information MUSEUM MERRION CARRIAGEWORKS CENTRE Centre THEATRE MERRION ST 5 GREAT GEORGE ST LEEDS LEEDS ART GALLERY AND HENRY MOORE CATHEDRAL INSTITUTE NEW YORK ROAD 3 4 Lotherton Hall

THE 3 ST COOKRIDGE 25 mins by car LIGHT 40 mins by bus 64/64a THE HEADROW ALBION STREET

THE HEADROW NEW BRIGATE THE GRAND VICAR LANE SOUTH PARADE CITY VARIETIES BEDFORD ST 4 EASTGATE 1 GREEK ST 2 VICTORIA PLAYHOUSE RUSSELL ST LANDS LANE QUARTER ALBION PLACE 2 TRANSPORT

ALBION STREET DUKE ST (A61 PARK ROW PARK GEORGE ST NEEDED INFIRMARY ST BOND STREET

VICAR LANE COMMERCIAL ST BRIGATE KIRKGATE BUS AND TRINITY COACH LEEDS STATION KIRKGATE KIRKGATE MARKET CITY NEW YORK ST SQUARE KIRKGATE

BOAR LANE DUNCAN ST BOAR LANE LEEDS CORN EXCHANGE Temple Newsam 4 N E 20 mins by car W THE QUEENS S TAT T 40 mins by bus 19/19a ION STREE CALL LANE 3 LEEDS STATION BRIDGE END

SW INEGATE NEVILLE ST 2 LEEDS STATION SOUTHERN ENTRANCE STOP THE TETLEY WATER WATERLOO ST TAXI 1 STOP CROWN POINT ROAD STOP STOP WATER TAXI Water Taxi STOP Elland Road Take a boat ride along the on one of 8 mins by car our free water taxis (limited places available) 20 mins by bus 51 or 52 from Leeds Train Station’s Southern Entrance and drop at Leeds Dock. ROYAL ARMOURIES MUSEUM Hepworth Wakefield BLACK BULL ST Yorkshire Sculpture Park 36 mins by car 7 6 35 mins by car 45 min by train/walk – catch a train to 60 min by train/bus – catch a train to Wakefiled Kirkgate then walk or take Wakefiled Westgate then bus 96 the free bus from the station

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