The Park Plaza hotel in Leeds is ideally located in the heart of the city, within walking distance of most of Leeds' main businesses, shopping centres and tourist attractions. For easy travel around the city, our central Leeds hotel is conveniently situated across from Leeds Railway Station and is just a short drive from Leeds Bradford Airport. Ideal for sightseeing, our hotel near Leeds Railway Station is just minutes from several popular Leeds attractions, including the Royal Armouries Museum, City Art Gallery, Kirkstall Abbey, the Henry Moore Institute, Leeds Grand Theatre & Opera House and West Yorkshire Playhouse. With our prime location, the best of the city is right outside the door of our central Leeds hotel.
Our hotel near Leeds Railway Station is convenient to the following local attractions:
Armley Mills Museum The wool industry has played a vital role in the history of Leeds, and this museum displays a variety of 18th and 19th century pieces related to this important industry. Canal Rd, Armley Mills, Leeds, UK LS12 2QF 113-263-7861 3.5 km from hotel
Brontë Parsonage This historic house was once home to famous authors Charlotte and Emily Brontë and is the site where Emily wrote her most famous work, Wuthering Heights. Church St, Haworth, Keighley, UK BD22 8DR 1535-642-323 43.5 km from hotel
Granary Wharf Located in the heart of Leeds, this unique area is rooted in the seafaring tradition. Today, it boasts beautiful archways, independent shops, restaurants and bars. Neville St, The Canal Basin, Leeds, UK LS1 4BR 113-244-6570 0.8 km from hotel
Grand Theatre and Opera House A landmark in Leeds for more than 100 years, this theatre hosts a wide spectrum of events from ballet to pantomime. 46 New Briggate, Leeds, UK LS1 6NZ 113-245-6014 1.6 km from hotel
Harewood House Just a short drive from our hotel in Leeds, this historic home belonged to the Earl and Countess of Harewood. A popular highlight on the property is the bird garden, which is home to over 600 winged inhabitants. Harrogate Rd, Harewood, Leeds, UK LS17 9LQ 113-288-6331 12.6 km from hotel
Kirkstall Abbey Constructed in 1152, this remarkably well preserved abbey is the best example of early Cistercian architecture in England. Abbey Rd, Leeds, UK LS5 3EB 5.9 km from hotel
Leeds City Art Gallery The bulk of the collection at this impressive museum is comprised of works from the 19th and 20th centuries, but the French post Impressionism movement and the Victorian and contemporary periods are represented as well. The Headrow, Leeds, UK LS1 3AA 113-247-8248 1.1 km from hotel
Royal Armouries Museum One of the most popular Leeds attractions, this museum houses the national collection of arms and armour. Highlights include Henry VIII's tournament armour, jousting and falconry demonstrations in the summer and the impressive elephant armour. Armouries Dr, Leeds, UK LS10 1LT 113-220-1999 2.2 km from hotel
Leeds is known as a manufacturing and industrial hub and as the financial and commercial capital of Yorkshire County. Textiles and furniture have been the big breadwinners. For example, the famous Thomas Chippendale began his furniture business here. Despite Charles Dickens's claim that Leeds was one of the "beastliest" places in England, the city has seen an urban rejuvenation. In fact, it was recently named "Environment City of the United Kingdom." With a thriving cultural scene and a hopping nightlife, the city has much to offer. The Victorian Center, as well as the restored warehouses along Leeds Liverpool Canal, offers a trendy collection of bars, cafés, and restaurants, including Harvey Nichols on Briggate. Points of interest include the renowned West Yorkshire Playhouse, the impressive City Art Gallery, the stately Harewood House, and the ruins at Kirkstall Abbey.
Did you know?
Leeds is synonymous with Headingly. Headingly is synonymous with Cricket. The first match was played here in 1890. Today it still remains a venue for Test matches and the home turf for the Yorkshire County Cricket Club.