Leeds and Its Environs: An Introduction

What was once a city in decline with the canal side and the railway bridges, which were reminders that Leeds was once the great busy industrial city. Nowadays the city is revamped and these areas are now the backdrop to new and improved cultural centre, - the Exchange Quarter. Leeds it one of the top most cosmopolitan cities in the North of England, and it attracts investment and many tourists from around the globe. There is a great choice of hotels and guest houses in the city and outskirts that will accommodate the back packer as well as some of the Royalty in the many 4 star de-luxe hotels.

Leeds is considered the premier shopping centre of North England and with centres like the Victoria Quarter and the Corn Exchange, which have a great mix of luxury shops, malls and traditional markets all blended together to give the shopper as much choice as possible. It has now become a popular spot again due to the presence of the Elland Road Soccer Stadium which is the home stadium of the famous Leeds United FC. The group matches for the 1996 Euro championship were played here.

Headingley is home to the famous Yorkshire CCC cricket club and the Leeds Rhinos RLFC Rugby grounds. Headingley is also a great student area and has a lot happening around here and is quite lively at nights. The Golden Acre Park and Otley Chevin Forest Park are very popular public parks that allow you to view the surrounding Wharfedale countryside. Temple Newsam near the city has not only a museum, but an historic stately home, as well as huge public grounds that are used for big concerts during the Summertime.

Armley is just outside the city and is known because of the Armley Mills which were part of the industrial arm back in the good old days, when Armley Mills was the largest woolen mill in the world. There is an annual West Indian carnival which is getting so popular each year and is well worth a visit. It almost rivals Notting Hills carnival and is located at Chapeltown. Many carnivals and festivals take place in the park at Roundhay. The area of Rawdon, Yeadon and Guiseley is about 11 miles outside the centre but would be popular for country walks as well as the airport hub of the Leeds Bradford Airport. things to see Beeston, Morley and Middleton were once the main industrial hub of the city but has fallen into decline with the decline of the waterways, when the River Aire was used to harness most of the factories energy.

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