Northern England
About Leeds
| LOCATION FACTFILE | |
| Population: | 450,000 |
| Nearest Airport(s): | Leeds Bradford (17km) Manchester (88km) |
| Distance from London: | 330km 2 hours 30 minutes by train |
| More Information: | Leeds Live It Love It Yorkshire Tourist Board |
Leeds is a lively centre for a wide range of social and cultural activities including museums, art galleries, cafe bars and music venues. It is also popular for shopping with many specialist shops and the famous Kirkgate market.
It is near three national parks and is only 1 hour from Manchester and 2 hours from London by train.
Attractions for Students
- Royal Armouries Museum
Visit the national collection of arms and armour and see medieval sports such as jousting. - Temple Newsam
Historic stately home, set in 1200 acres of parkland with a free agricultural museum and working farm. - Thackray Medical Museum
The Thackray Medical Museum provides an interactive look at medicine through the eyes of ordinary people, showing how improved living conditions and medical advances help us all.
