City break in Leeds. Active leisure ideas for Leeds - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Leeds is an excellent choice for tourists who like to rest on open air or participate in various sport activities. City offers multiple attractive parks, gardens, playgrounds and sports centers. Leeds is also famous because of its various shops that can provide near everything you can imagine. The most popular golf club of Leeds is Moortown. Located at scenic landscape it offers the top quality services for its guests. Moortown also have a golf school for those who like to learn the basics of golf. Alternatively there's Moor Allerton and Headingley golf centers also with top quality courses and wide infrastructure.

Bowling fans would like the Hollywood entertainment center. Here you can relax with your family, and go tasting delicacies at one of the local restaurants after a thrilling game. Famous Royds Hall Riding School is located on the southern outskirts of Leeds. It offers various learning programs and interesting riding tours.

Roundhay city park is one of the most popular ones. It will suit to those who like to play games or go out on picnic or just walk around. If you'd like to see exotic butterflies of reptiles, then it's worth to visit the Tropical World garden. The garden is designed in full compliance with the natural habitat of exotic animal and is full of exotic plants and flowers. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Leeds is also famous for its nightlife. Every night multiple bars and night clubs open their doors for locals and tourists. Baracoa Lux bar offers various original shows; it is one of the best known places in the city. If you like to dance and listen to modern music then The Skyrack club is your best call; it will also suit to those who prefer more relaxed and informal atmosphere. The Glasshouse is among several upscale clubs of Leeds. It is well known for its stylish interior, variety of shows and wide selection of branded special cocktails.

Those who like shopping should pay a visit to Kirgate market. Local sellers offer a wide variety of goods ranged from souvenirs and arts to antique objects. Among markets, Victoria Quarter shopping area points out. It is the place to buy stylish clothes, accessories and perfumery. The Light shopping center also offers a lot of different goods often accompanied by appealing sales.

Among other entertainments in Leeds are hot air balloon flights, which bring an unforgettable experience to all those who are brave enough. Just imagine: the city plainly visible from such a perspective appears before its guests in a completely different light. Many tourists can't want to get such a fantastic experience - and fall in love with the wonderful city immediately. In Leeds, you can also ride a boat on the River Ayr, which promises an equally amazing experience. The city also has suitable entertainment for those who wish to overcome obstacles in the rope town. To enjoy it, go to West Leeds Outdoor Activity Centre or Temple Newsam Walled Garden (where, besides Go Ape Rope Town, there is Park Farm beloved by kids).

Gamblers visiting Leeds won't be at loss as well: here they can find several casinos for spending a few exciting hours. Among them is Napoleons Casino where roulette tables are equipped for guests. The institution is also famous for its excellent cuisine, which is certainly worth appreciating. The chic Grosvenor Casino invites tourists to have a great time enjoying great cocktails, playing slot machines and roulette. Another great gambling club is Victoria Gate Casino, whose visitors can not only play roulette and slots but also enjoy live music. Those who prefer betting will certainly appreciate Bramham International Horse Trials.

Among the cinemas with a special atmosphere ensuring an outstanding experience, it is worth highlighting Hyde Park Picture House and Cottage Road Cinema. Here, in a comfortable atmosphere with a chic interior, you can achieve complete immersion in the movie. At Hazlewood Castle & Spa, you can book a tour (Live For Today Adventures) and ride a jeep among the picturesque landscapes, as well as shoot a bow and just have a good time. If tourists are interested in paintball, there is no better place than Battlefield Leeds to get a sea of impressions from such leisure. While in the city, it is also worth visiting several mini-farms and zoos - Tropical World, The Donkey Sanctuary, as well as Meanwood Valley Urban Farm.

The most popular escape room center in Leeds is Tick Tock Unlock where visitors can choose from several rooms. Fans of mystical themes will love Asylum, those who prefer Indiana Jones-style adventures will be delighted with The Forgotten Tomb, and those who are fond of secret intelligence theme will appreciate the room called Blueprint - this is only a small part of the rooms presented in the club. Another escape center beloved by many tourists is Locked In Games. Here, visitors can try themselves in the role of a thief, try out a magical room or expose a corrupt conspiracy. Regardless of which room or club you choose, you'll get a fantastic experience and impressions.

All kinds of workshops are recommended to those wishing to learn something new while in Leeds. For example, Jackrabbits Pottery, where tourists can get a unique experience by creating a unique ceramic artwork with their own hands. At Yorkshire Wine School, experts will teach you how to understand wine and provide an opportunity to taste the best wine in town, and at Get Cooking, visitors will learn how to cook like they do in the UK. Art connoisseurs and those wishing to create their own work of art will be delighted with master-classes from Open Source Arts. Besides that, Leeds has lots of interesting concert halls where you can have a good time. Some of these include Jongleurs Comedy Club and The Discount Comedy Checkout where the audience can't stop laughing for a minute.

When it comes to spa centers, the most popular one is Rosa Thai Therapy where you can enjoy spa treatments or massage in a relaxing atmosphere. Fans of billiards should head to Northern Snooker Centre & Stateside American Bar where they can also find a wide selection of strong drinks and beer. It is also worth trying a unique virtual reality experience to remember Leeds as a city of truly interesting entertainments. VR Zone Portal Leeds provides a relevant opportunity for that. Leeds has two great climbing centers such as The Climbing Lab and City Bloc Climbing Wall.

As for places to hang out with friends after midnight, everyone can choose a bar or club to their liking in Leeds. So, in addition to those presented above, travelers are advised to visit Thewlis Cocktail Lounge or Chilli White where fine cocktails are served and fiery dancing music sounds. The Domino Club will appeal to fans of jazz, funk and soft rock, the bar is also known for its excellent selection of strong drinks. Finally, all amateur singers are welcome in Mix Karaoke Bar.