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University of Leeds
Late Victorian and award-winning brutalist and modernist architecture house the classes and students of Leeds’ namesake university, established in 1904.

First Direct Arena
Its honeycombed exterior glowing like a beacon at night, Leeds’ modern music venue draws crowds nightly to its shows featuring local and international stars.

Headingley Stadium
Catch an event at Headingley Stadium during your trip to Headingley. Discover the area's lively bars and its entertainment choices.

Royal Armouries
Discover the world of weaponry at this purpose-built museum, which contains the national collection of arms and armor from throughout the ages.

Roundhay Park
One of the largest city parks in Europe has a huge expanse of parkland, woods, lakes, gardens and lush tropical glasshouses to explore and enjoy.

Harewood House
Explore the great outdoors at Harewood House, a lovely green space in Leeds. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

O2 Academy Leeds
If music is your religion, this impressive entertainment venue may become your place of worship; its Gothic façade even looks like a church.

Leeds Grand Theatre
The Gothic features of this tiered theater make a glorious setting for the diverse array of plays, music gigs and stand-up acts that are performed on its stage.

Temple Newsam House
Uncover 500 years of history at this magnificent Tudor-Jacobean country mansion that looks out upon a scenic estate and is filled with artifacts and decorative arts.
Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Leeds

Leeds City Center
Explore the Victorian arcades, such as Grand Arcade, and shop at Trinity Leeds shopping centre. Discover cultural activities in Quarry Hill and Leeds Dock, and visit landmarks like Leeds Art Gallery and Royal Armouries Museum.

Arena Quarter
If you're spending some time in Arena Quarter, Leeds Grand Theatre and O2 Academy Leeds are top sights worth seeing.

New Wortley
While New Wortley isn't home to many top sights, Canal Wharf and Hollywood Bowl are some notable places to visit nearby.

Leeds Dock
Shopping, restaurants, and waterfront views are just a few things travelers enjoy about Leeds Dock. Check out Royal Armouries or Pole Position Indoor Karting while you're exploring the area.

Holbeck
The redbrick and terracotta architecture recall Leeds’ industrial past, while the soccer club and its impressive stadium look to the future.

Holbeck Urban Village
Holbeck Urban Village might not have many top sights, but Canal Wharf and Leeds City Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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