Six reasons why LEEDS should be your next city break destination: The birthplace of M&S has transformed into a cultural and gastronomic hotspot worthy of a UK stay...
MailOnline Travel's Carlton Reid discovers the pleasures of the compact city The walkable destination is a paradise for foodies and architecture lovers READ MORE: If you're a foodie, you HAVE to check off this Lake District restaurant
You may know Leeds as the original 'motorway town', or as the birthplace of M&S, or perhaps for its football team, but certainly not as a destination for a city break.
However, as I quickly discovered, Leeds is quickly becoming a cultural and gastronomic hotspot with delights on every corner.
It's small enough to get around walkable, but it's also home to great cafes, chic restaurants and a plethora of intricate markets and shops. arcades.
As the city grows in popularity, it easily stands up to the more obvious city destinations.
But if you still need convincing, here are six good reasons why Leeds should be on your radar...
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To go shopping,...
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You may know Leeds as the original 'motorway town', or as the birthplace of M&S, or perhaps for its football team, but certainly not as a destination for a city break.
However, as I quickly discovered, Leeds is quickly becoming a cultural and gastronomic hotspot with delights on every corner.
It's small enough to get around walkable, but it's also home to great cafes, chic restaurants and a plethora of intricate markets and shops. arcades.
As the city grows in popularity, it easily stands up to the more obvious city destinations.
But if you still need convincing, here are six good reasons why Leeds should be on your radar...
![Known to ' Originating as a 'motorway town', Leeds has become a thriving city destination](https :// i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/01/13/78465669-12809959-Originally_known_as_motorway_city_Leeds_has_become_a_thriving_ci-a-32_1701437982451.jpg)
To go shopping,...
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