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    Did you know that the famous sweets ‘Jelly Tots’ were accidentally invented by the Leeds scientist Dr. Brian Boffey in 1965! (So, innovation is by no means new in this part of the world!) The writer and scholar J.R.R. Tolkien lived in Leeds before writing his famous works ‘Lord of the Rings.’ Before J.J. Schweppes developed carbonated water and started his world-famous Company in Geneva 1783, Joseph Priestley was the one who discovered the method of infusing water with carbon dioxide in Leeds in 1763! So, we have to thank Leeds every time we enjoy a cool gin and tonic … or even a refreshing sparkling water! And last but not least the fun is instilled in many ‘Yorkshire Folk,’ as the one half of the famous duo Morecambe & Wise … Ernie to his friends was also born in Leeds in 1925.

     

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    Famous for a number of sporting achievements from Football (Leeds United). Nicknamed ‘The Peacocks’ and ‘The Whites.’ As well as, Yorkshire Cricket Club, Leeds Rhino Rugby team, and the American football team named ‘The Yorkshire Rams’ … means that there are plenty of sporting activities and events to support and enjoy! Add to that, the fact that Leeds is known as a haven for avid golfers, featuring over 20 private and public courses, together with cycling, triathlon and many more … if you like your sport either watching or taking part … you’ll find everything you need here!

     

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    Now not everyone enjoys a good shopping spree, but if you do, then Leeds is the place for you … as it’s famous for being a prime destination for shoppers in the UK! The city features over 3.5 million square feet of retail space, more than 5 miles of dedicated shopping streets, and the longest pedestrianised shopping area in the country!

    As if all that wasn’t enough, Trinity Leeds Shopping Centre (opened in 2013) features another whopping 1 million sq. ft of retail floor space and is occupied by 120 stores! Along with shopping, visitors can access a four-screen cinema and large concept food area called Trinity Kitchen.

     

  • And on the 1st Monday in August, (a public Holiday); Leeds holds the annual Leeds Carnival. The oldest Caribbean Carnival in Europe, which has been held since 1967! And Leeds has one of the largest annual music festivals in the world which features the biggest and best music acts and bands, year after year! And as one of the biggest cities in Yorkshire, Leeds Pride has been one of Yorkshire’s leading events for the LGBTQIA+ community for the last 15 years!

    There are bars and restaurants to suit all tastes! Whether you’re looking to dine out for a fabulous meal with friends or want to get together with a group of you for drinks, cocktails and dancing the night away! It’s all here … from sophisticated venues to pop in craft pubs, to fabulous nightlife and green spaces … from the Green Quarter to the Freedom Quarter, you’ll enjoy yourself with likeminded people in venues that suit you and your group, to soon make you feel right at home … even if you are new to the area!

  • Equally if you prefer to be a ‘stone’s throw away’ from all the wonderful Yorkshire countryside and national parks for weekends with the family and day trips out; enjoying walking, hiking, and the fresh country air, Leeds is the gateway to some of the most magnificent countryside there is in the UK. With everything you could want on your doorstep. Which means if you aren’t already enjoying living in this vast and beautiful area of the country already; anyone who is thinking of relocating to this region of the North, would be hard pressed not to find exactly what they need … for both young and old members of any family when it comes to countryside pursuits!

    In short whatever you enjoy, can be found in Yorkshire ‘tha knows’! (Yorkshire slang for ‘You should know’)

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