| Although Manchester is known as the Capital of | | | | instead choose to head to the Victoria Arcade |
| the North, anybody who knows anything about | | | | and surrounding shopping district, which boasts an |
| North England will tell you that Leeds is an equal, if | | | | exceptional collection of unique luxury retail outlets, |
| not superior destination for short breaks. From | | | | as well as huge designer names like Harvey |
| pub and club nights every night to upmarket | | | | Nichols. |
| shopping and cultural hotspots, Leeds has | | | | If this all sounds a bit metropolitan for your short |
| something for just about everybody. What's | | | | break away from home, don't forget that Leeds |
| more, although there's far too much to do in a | | | | is only a short train ride away from the glory of |
| single day, there are plenty of 5 star hotels in | | | | the Yorkshire Dales, where you can indulge in hill |
| Leeds city centre like Residence Six apartment | | | | walks, country car boots sales or even a guided |
| hotels that offer fantastic accommodation for | | | | tour of Ingleborough cave. Alternatively, if you |
| prices that could make a Londoner weep with joy. | | | | don't fancy straying far from your |
| One of the things that make Leeds unique is the | | | | accommodation, you can seek out the serenity of |
| sheer number of different universities to which | | | | Roundhay or Golden Acre Park to deliver you |
| the city is home. Leeds University and Leeds | | | | from the sights and smells of the city. With |
| Metropolitan are the most famous examples, but | | | | miles of grassland, lakes and quiet public |
| there's also Leeds College of Technology, Leeds | | | | walkways, both offer the kind of respite you |
| College of Music, Leeds College of Art and Design | | | | could be forgiven for assuming you have to leave |
| and Leeds College of Dance too! This multitude | | | | the country to discover. |
| of higher education establishments means Leeds is | | | | Back in the city, however, there is far too much |
| home to thousands of students, who have a | | | | culinary choice to ignore for long. From Akbar's |
| profound influence on the city during their term | | | | curry house, offering a wide range of traditional |
| time. One of the benefits to having so many | | | | Indian dishes, to Anthony's Restaurant at the |
| students around is that you're never at a loss for | | | | cutting edge of gastronomy, there is almost too |
| a bar, pub or club to suit any mood or taste. | | | | much choice to choose! For a particularly special |
| Whether it's Dean's speciality rum cocktails at the | | | | night out it is well worth considering Sous Le Nez; |
| Verve bar, a night of whiskey-fuelled rock at the | | | | an upmarket but underground restaurant where, |
| Cockpit or a quiet pint in the boat converted into | | | | for a price, you can choose from the very finest |
| the Dry Dock pub, there's a drinking establishment | | | | of French cuisine and wines, as well as a |
| to suit everybody's needs. | | | | wonderful selection of after-dinner rums and |
| If drinking isn't your thing – never fear, for | | | | whiskeys. All these restaurants are within |
| Leeds is also the home of many wonderful sights, | | | | walking distance from most hotels in Leeds city |
| shops and restaurants to keep you more than | | | | centre, meaning you could even go as far as to |
| occupied. The Royal Armouries, for one thing, | | | | try them all over a long weekend. |
| offer a staggering collection of weapons and | | | | Whether you're looking for excitement in the city |
| treasure from the age of the British Empire; walls | | | | or relaxation in the country, Leeds is an ideal |
| covered in armour, mummified corpses, and even | | | | destination for both short and long breaks. Do |
| elephant armour are just a few of the incredible | | | | be sure to book your hotel in advance however, |
| sights this museum has to offer. If you're more | | | | as the best places to stay do fill up very quickly! |
| of a fan of shopping than history, you could | | | | |