Out and About
The Sound of Music, Leeds Grand Theatre - 7th to 25th June
The world's best-loved musical, The Sound of Music,
will be at the Grand Theatre, Leeds direct from the London
Palladium.
Leeds Festival - 26 to 28 August
From punk and metal, through rock, alternative and indie to
dance and nu rave, Leeds Festival offers
75,000 music fans a chance to see some of the world's hottest acts.
Headliners this year include heavy weights Muse, My Chemical
Romance and Pulp. This year First TransPennine Express are official
travel sponsors of Leeds Festival, so buy your train tickets to
Leeds now.
Kirkstall Abbey Estate
If majestic Cistercian abbey ruins aren't enough to keep you
occupied, at the visitor centre you'll find more to see and do.
There's also Abbey House museum across the road.
Temple Newsam Estate
Is chock full of fascinating detail in every nook and cranny. We
could spend hours devouring the Chinese drawing room alone.
Roundhay Park
Acres of greenery to fill those lungs with fresh air and a
tropical world right here near Leeds, where you can marvel at
exotic creatures and creepy crawlies.
Middleton Railway
The 250 year old steam engine railway is a treat for kids and
train enthusiasts alike. If you're neither just sit back, enjoy the
ride and watch the world go by.
Thwaite Mills
The city's industrious past in all it's glory preserved
beautifully in an idyllic spot. It's man made power and a natural
haven side by side. A perfect day out for your trip to Leeds.
Harewood House
A regal building with interiors and furnishings that are as
stately as they intriguing. Complete with historic artefacts,
sumptuous fabrics, romantic landscaped walks and an exotic bird
garden. Please visit Harewood House for more
details.
For tourist information, accommodation and things to do in
Leeds, please go to www.visitleeds.co.uk