Welcome to Leeds a great northern powerhouse of a city which has reinvented itself from an
industrial centre of wool textiles and coal to one of the country's biggest financial and
commercial cities outside of London. Leeds is famous for its beautiful Victorian arcades its
magnificent architectural landmarks its eclectic mix of shops and bars and its sporting
venues. But scrape its bare bones and you will find it is a city rich in history heritage and
culture with a plethora of hidden places and talents. Can you really sit in Her Majesty's seat
catch a Dutch water taxi go otter spotting in the centre of town or get married on a tiny
island in the city? Leeds offers so much to locals and visitors alike and you can discover the
answers to these questions and much much more in this guide to 111 places in the great city of
Leeds.
