Best Attractions near The Core

Experience innovative, multi-themed escape rooms in Leeds city centre where puzzle-solving meets immersive storytelling and family fun.

Leeds' enduring retail landmark blending major brands with independent character.

Discover Leeds Cathedral’s unique Arts & Crafts beauty and serene spiritual atmosphere in the heart of the city centre.

Experience vibrant shopping, dining, and entertainment beneath Trinity Leeds’ iconic glass dome in the heart of the city.

Discover Leeds’ historic Grand Arcade, a Victorian gem with a unique animated Potts clock and charming vintage architecture.

Discover British modern and contemporary art in Leeds’ historic gallery with free entry, dynamic exhibitions, and the stunning Victorian Tiled Hall Café.

Discover a serene bronze tribute to French pétanque culture in the heart of Leeds, blending art, leisure, and community spirit.

Leeds' vibrant three-storey shopping arcade: trendy boutiques, unique gifts, sushi spots, and creative workshops in a glass-roofed urban gem.

Victoria Leeds blends historic elegance with modern luxury, offering premier shopping, dining, and entertainment in the heart of Leeds city centre.

Historic Leeds landmark transformed into a vibrant hub for dining, nightlife, theatre, and events in the city’s cultural heart.

Free outdoor chess in the heart of Leeds city centre—where strategy meets community.

Discover Leeds’ rich heritage and natural wonders in a historic museum with free entry and engaging exhibitions for all ages.

Historic carriage manufactory transformed into a vibrant theatre hub at Leeds’ Millennium Square, blending heritage with diverse arts and community spirit.

A commanding bronze statue of Edward the Black Prince, symbolizing chivalry and history in the heart of Leeds City Square.

Historic Victorian landmark on Leeds’ Briggate, famed for its iconic time ball and architectural elegance.

Support life-enhancing care through sustainable shopping at Kirkwood Charity Shop in Leeds, a hub for community and compassion.

Urban axe throwing meets craft cocktails in the heart of Leeds city centre.

Historic City Square in Leeds, a grand Italian-style piazza featuring iconic statues and vibrant urban life at the city’s heart.

A peaceful green haven in North Leeds offering nature, community events, and scenic walks just minutes from the city centre.

Urban sanctuary honouring a global freedom fighter, where symbolic sculpture and thoughtful plantings inspire reflection.

Leeds' award-winning civic square transforming with world-class culture, festive magic, and year-round celebrations.

Discover Leeds Kirkgate Market, Europe’s largest indoor market blending historic charm with vibrant global flavors and bustling community spirit.

Discover the architectural beauty and cultural vibrancy of Leeds Town Hall, a historic landmark hosting concerts and events in the heart of the city.

A vibrant cultural hub in Leeds’ heart, Millennium Square hosts year-round events from live music to festive markets and community celebrations.

A heartfelt memorial bench in Leeds city centre celebrating Janie Marie Swann’s legacy of community, hope, and LGBTQ+ inclusion.

Discover Leeds’ iconic Victorian Corn Exchange, a vibrant hub of independent shops and historic charm in the city centre.

Immersive escape rooms with theatrical flair and atmospheric storytelling in Leeds city centre.

A serene Georgian park in the heart of Leeds, blending historic elegance with tranquil green spaces for city escapes.

A peaceful green oasis in Leeds city centre, blending historic roots with serene urban nature.

Leeds’ largest landscaped public square, blending industrial heritage with modern urban life and vibrant social spaces.

Explore the UK’s national arms and armour collection at Leeds Dock’s dynamic and free Royal Armouries Museum.

Explore rare books, literary archives, and Yorkshire’s cultural heritage in this intimate university gallery inside Leeds’ iconic Parkinson Building.

Discover Leeds’ first elevated park atop a historic railway viaduct, blending industrial heritage with serene urban green space.

Historic waterside hub where industrial heritage meets creative culture and world-class museums.

Discover Leeds’ vibrant Graffiti Wall, a dynamic outdoor canvas showcasing bold street art and urban creativity in full color.

Explore Leeds’ vast hidden collections through exclusive tours at this state-of-the-art museum storage and conservation centre.

A dignified tribute to Queen Victoria, standing proudly in Leeds’ Woodhouse Moor since 1905, celebrating royal heritage and local history.

A historic and accessible urban park in Leeds, offering green space, community allotments, and vibrant local culture just a mile from the city centre.

Explore the UK's largest independent medical museum, where history, innovation, and community come together in Leeds’ fascinating Thackray Museum of Medicine.

A vibrant artist-led gallery and urban sculpture park in South Leeds blending experimental art with community spirit.

Step inside the world’s largest former woollen mill and explore Leeds’ rich industrial past through fascinating machinery and historic exhibits.

A vibrant 32-acre park in Chapeltown, Leeds, blending sports, culture, and community in a lush urban green space.

Explore the turreted, castle-like Headingley Bear Pit, a rare Victorian relic from Leeds’ historic zoological gardens.

Historic conference centre and cozy B&B in Leeds’ leafy Headingley, blending heritage charm with modern comfort and tranquil gardens.

A small, tranquil green triangle in Headingley offering peaceful respite, birdwatching, and community gardening near Leeds’ bustling Cardigan Road.

A serene urban woodland viewpoint offering sweeping vistas over Leeds and the Meanwood Valley’s natural beauty.

Discover Headingley Rectory, a charming historic church nestled in the vibrant Leeds suburb of Headingley, blending heritage with community spirit.