Lovely Leeds

Advantages: Lots to see and do
Disadvantages: The weather can be disappointing

...-made lake in the middle with ducks and geese galore - and Roundhay has a boating lake. Overall: Leeds, to me at least, is a beautiful city. It has something that will appeal to everyone. Just make sure you take the time to find what it is you really want to explore. Most people imagine it to be grim up north, but if you're willing to venture out the city, it's a green and pleasant land. Useful websites: http://www.wymetro.com/ http://www.leeds.gov.uk/Adviceandbenefits/Tourismandtravel/Localattractions/TropicalWorld.aspx http://www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/default.aspx http://www.armouries.org.uk/home http://www.thackraymuseum.org *This review is also posted on Dooyoo, username Nicolap82*...

nicolap 22.10.2009 · Read review
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When is Leeds found in Kent?

Advantages: A truly lovely castle
Disadvantages: Pricey entrance fee for one visit

...Leeds Castle Leeds Castle is not in Leeds, which may come as a surprise to some people, but is near Maidstone in Kent. It is known as Leeds castle because way back in Saxon times it was The Manor house of Esledes which became a fortified castle in about 1119. The name Esledes became shortened in speech to Ledes which in turn became Leeds. This castle has had a long and interesting history from this time forward. How to get there: By road: Junction 8 of the M20 between London and the Channel ports. Combined coach and castle entrance tickets with National express www.nationalexpress.com By rail: Trains daily from London Victoria to Bearsted Station. Then a coach shuttle service operates by Spot Hire from Bearsted Station. £5 return trip adults and £3 for children. See www.spothire.co.uk A Potted History: In Tudor times Henry VIII...

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Jurys inn - Cheap hotel in Leeds

Advantages: Cheap, presentable hotel, good location
Disadvantages: Soulless, very noisy from outside

...Jurys Inn, Leeds is a reasonably priced hotel that is a 10 minute walk both from the train station and shopping centre of Leeds. We stayed here one weekend in August 09 and it cost us £60 per night for a room with a double bed and a sofa bed (though it would have been squashed with 3 of us). We found the hotel clean and presentable, with reasonable facilities, but very soulless. The staff were polite, although reserved rather than warm. It is part of a chain of hotels, and I got the impression that probably every other hotel in this chain is exactly like this one. Checkout was at 12, though you could extend this (at a price). The facilities in the room were fairly standard for a budget hotel chain - there was a fair selection of tea and coffee, a desk with internet connection point, a television with more channels than we could hope to...

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Holiday Inn Leeds Garforth

Advantages: Excellent food, friendly staff, convenient location
Disadvantages: Small rooms

...We stayed at the Holiday Inn Leeds Garforth for one night on Saturday 30th March 2008 as an overnight stopover on the way up to Darlington for my friend's wedding the next day. We chose this hotel because of its location, the late check-out time and because it looked alright from the website. Hotel Information The Holiday Inn Leeds Garforth is a 4 star hotel located in a quiet rural location on the outskirts of Leeds. It has 144 rooms situated over 2 floors, the majority of which are non-smoking. It has plenty of parking spaces in a well lit car park and parking is free, we had no problem finding a space. It has a health centre with swimming pool which we didn't have time to use, a business center, bar and restaurant, and 24 hour room service. Check in is from 3pm and check out is at 12 noon. Rooms start from £53 but are more...

rd52169 08.08.2008 · Read review
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LEEDS CASTLE

Advantages: Wonderful - not to be missed
Disadvantages: none

...For a wonderful day or evening out go to Leeds Castle. It is not in Leeds as one would suppose but in Maidstone, Kent. During the Saxon times the area was called Esledes and the name Leeds came from that original name. It is not just a castle for you to wander around and look at the antiquities; it is a castle that is - once seen never forgotten, whether that is for the Norman architecture, the surroundings or the wonderful event/s you may experience there. I have now visited this castle twice in my life, the first time with a boyfriend and it makes a wonderful romantic day out and the second time with my husband and in laws, this made a fantastic family day out. A little bit of history. The castle was built during the reign of Henry 1st by a Norman baron, it is built on stone on an island, and it has been a royal home...

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All you need to know about Leeds

Advantages: The new headlines are updated everyday
Disadvantages: Not many free LUTV highlights

..., including Europe for which Leeds are going to be playing. You can also book VIP room - including dining after Leeds matches at home. ~Extras~ LUTV is where you can access games and highlights from matches played by Leeds United. You have to play for full highlights, interviews and games but only a select few are accessible to you if you haven?t subscribed. ~OVERALL~ www.lufc.co.uk is a fantastic site for any supporter of Leeds United. It provides all the information - past and present for all you need to know about the history of the club. Although it?s not so useful to non-supporters of LUFC, it is defiantly worth a visit if you enjoy or support the football of Leeds United....

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Leeds online

Advantages: Covers a whole lot of information about Leeds
Disadvantages: None

...I visited Leeds website and I thought this was ok not one of the best football websites. The presentation is good and it's got a reasonable amount of information. They have a online shop which is ok,their Replica Kits sizes start from 3 months old to XXL, this is the only football website that sizes start from 3 months old in Replica Kits. Prices for Replica Kits range from £25.00-£40.00. Of Elland Road they have pictures, history and Tour. The Tour around Elland Road costs £5.00 for adults and £3.50 for under 16's. Club history great players, great games and history right back to 1919. There is no picture's but loads and loads of paragraph's one after the other it just goes on and on. Team information has personnal stats which includes D.O.B, Height, Birthplace, Squad Number, Postition, Date signed, Signed from, Transfer...

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West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds

Advantages: bright and airy inside, very good view of stage from seats, good shows, friendly staff
Disadvantages: not right in the centre of town -across a very busy main road, lots of bushes for muggers to hide bahind at night , expensive bar

...213 7275 or e-mail kate.jeeves@wyp.org.uk PRICES Discounts are available for senior citizens, children, full-time students, anyone receiving unemployment or disability benefits, LeedsCard holders, Equity, Bectu, Yorkshire Playwrights and NCA members. Standby Tickets: All shows for everyone entitled to discounts: Monday evening - Thursday matinee: £5.00 Thursday evening - Saturday matinee: £8.50 Book by phone or in person from 9am on the day of the performance. Subject to availability. Groups of 10 or more are entitled to discount price tickets. Buy 15 tickets and get the sixteenth free. Educational Groups of 10 or more: tickets are £7.50 for Mon to Thu performances. Buy 10 tickets and get the 11th ticket free. (11th ticket free offer excludes The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe when groups can buy 15 tickets and get...

ginger59 18.06.2006 · Read review
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Loving Leeds Life

Advantages: Great shops, restaurants, bars, friendly people
Disadvantages: None

...As a students of the University of Leeds for the last three years, I feel I am more than qualified to give you a good insight into the Leeds experience. Leeds is a great city with many exciting things to do. Situated in the county of Yorkshire, Leeds is regarded as one of the major and most glamourous cities in the UK. Firstly, the people in Leeds are so friendly. There is a really nice atmosphere when you walk round Leeds city centre and this is a definite plus. Also with the University of Leeds and Leeds Metropolitan University - the city is very student friendly. Most students I know have had a fantastic university experience in Leeds. SHOPPING. Leeds has great shopping, situated in a fairly compact shopping centre. *Harvey Nichols With doormen in hats to open the door for you and with a great range of designer goodies...

VerySpecialOne 05.03.2006 · Read review
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Shaky Jakes - THE best milkshake store in Leeds!!

Advantages: Great Milkshakes, Fabulous Vibe!
Disadvantages: Price, Too Small, Only One Of Them In The World

...Escape from the busy streets of Headingly, and step back in time to a 1950's style milkshake bar - Shaky Jakes! In A Nutshell Shaky Jakes is a small cafe in Headingly, Leeds, and they specialise in making milkshakes out of chocolate bars, biscuits, fruit and sweets. The style of the cafe is very retro! You get a very relaxed, cool vibe when you enter the shop. They have over 200 different options for you to choose from, which is great! They also deliver locally! The Good The milkshakes are lovely and the few staff that work there are very friendly! You are given a free card where you collect a stamp each time you buy something, and when you get 8 stamps you get a free regular milkshake of your choice. The variety of drinks available are fabulous, anyone for a 'Parma Violets and Mustard with a chilli topping' (note that...

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