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Guide to Leeds from a seasoned traveller

By: Karri Madelline

Despite often being overlooked in favour of Manchester, Leeds is a thriving Northern city. it's got a population of almost 450,000 & attracts plenty of business visitors, too.

Because of its many places of interest, Leeds is also a top tourist place.

From pretty architecture to historical sites, Leeds boasts some amazing stuff to see & do.

One of the city's finest draw is Kirkstall Abbey, which is a historical abbey located in the outskirts of the city. It is widely regarded as one of englands most complete examples of a medieval Cistercian abbey. building on the abbey began in 1152 and it took more than seventy-five years to finish. The historical abbey is now a Grade 1 listed building.

As well as Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds boasts many other stuff to do, comprising of the historical Kirkgate Market.

From the cutting edge fashion found in the Victoria Quarter to the excellent designer outlets of The Light and the independent boutiques of the arcades, Leeds gives visitors plenty of wonderful shopping opportunities. Whether you're looking for a brand-new outfit or even an unforgettable birthday present, you're sure to find it in this fun city.

If the hectic pace of Leeds' city life gets to be too much for you, you'll be happy to know that the city has some fabulous greenery, which contain the award-winning millennium gardens. These fabulous gardens were constructed at a cost of £12 million to celebrate the millennium. The beautiful gardens won a prize at the chelsea flower show in 2004.

If you would prefer to spend your time doing more artistic pursuits, you'll be happy to know that Leeds has 9 exciting museums & galleries. These include the armley mills industrial museum & the wonderful henry moore institute, so you are sure to find one to enjoy.

Leeds has some fabulous nightlife, which begs to be tasted. Whether you'd rather have a relaxing drink in one of the city's quaint pubs or a glass of red wine at one of Leeds' exclusive bars, you will have a exciting evening here.

After you have had your drink, why don't you hit the clubs? Leeds has some fabulous clubs that cater to any genre of music, which means that you will be spoilt for choice.

Leeds also has plenty of venues to watch live music, comprising of the Cockpit. These venues cater mostly to alternative music & attract local and touring acts.

Unfortunately, we have arrived at the end of our guide to leeds. inspite of the cost, if you need further information, please call your local tourist information centre, who'll be happy to help you.

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Karri Madelline is a local freelance journalist who used to work for a leeds escort agency as an escort in Leeds. Yorkshire has many Leeds escorts.

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