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A shopping mecca that has gone from bust to boom in recent years, Leeds is one of the UK’s most popular destinations for those looking for a heady mix of retail therapy, beautiful inner city architecture and thriving nightlife.
If there was a city that could win an award for transformation then Leeds would claim the title hands down. Over the last two decades, this northern English city has gone from the D list to the A list and is now one of the UK’s most visited places. Why is this? Think huge economic renaissance, urban renewal and an explosion of retail outlets that makes Leeds one of the biggest shopping destinations in the UK outside of London. Well, they don’t call it the Knightsbridge of the North for nothing! It’s a case of take your pick between the stylish Victorian Quarter, the Corn Exchange, the Headrow Centre or Leeds Shopping Plaza to name but a few.
January 2013
Take a break from the gloomy weather and catch your January sales in the Victoria Quarter, stay undercover as you take in bargains from couture to contemporary housed in this Victorian arcade. With over 70 shops from Harvey Nichols to Vivienne Westwood this is the place to shop in Leeds. (4 Cross Arcade, Victoria Quarter, Leeds LS1 6AZ www.v-q.co.uk)
April 2013
If you're looking for "Fun" then you can't get any closer than seeing this chart-topping US band in concert at O2 Academy Leeds on 13 April. With hits such as We Are Young and Some Nights, this group really lives us to its name. www.o2academyleeds.co.uk
April 2013
Kids and adults alike will love Tropical World, where you can explore exotic plant life, as well as see butterflies and meerkats. There are plenty of open spaces for getting some fresh air here too, with the vast Roundhay Park on hand for a spring stroll. www.roundhaypark.org.uk