English Courses in Leeds

SIGHTS

Abbey House Museum
Wander the beautifully created authentic Victorian streets for a glimpse of life in 19th century Leeds at the enchanting Abbey House museum.

Harewood House and Gardens
The family seat of the Earl and Countess of Harewood House is renowned for its stunning architecture and exquisite interiors, containing a rich collection of Chippendale furniture, fine porcelain and outstanding art collections.

Leeds City Museum
Leeds City Museum offers an exciting, fun and interactive day out. There are six galleries to visit.

Leeds Industrial Museum at Armley Mills
Leeds Industrial Museum contains exhibits from 18th century to the present day and tells the history of manufacturing in Leeds, including textiles, clothing, printing and engineering.

Lotherton Hall
Lotherton is an Edwardian country house surrounded by beautiful formal, wildflower and wooded grounds, as well as a red deer park and a bird garden. Lotherton Hall is a stunning treasure trove of arts, crafts and music.

Marks In Time Exhibition at M&S Company Archive
Discover the history of Marks & Spencer, one of Britain’s best loved retailers.

Roundhay Park
Roundhay Park in Leeds, is one of the biggest city parks in Europe. It has over 700 acres of parkland, lakes, woodland and gardens. The park is one of the most popular in Europe.

Royal Armouries Museum
Over 8,000 objects displayed in five galleries – War, Tournament, Oriental, Self Defense and Hunting. Among the treasures are Henry VIII’s tournament armour and a world record-breaking suit of elephant armour!

Thackray Medical Museum
The multi-award winning Thackray Museum transports the visitor into a living experience of health and medicine, past, present and future.

The Henry Moore Institute
The Henry Moore Institute is a world-recognised centre for the study of sculpture in the heart of Leeds.

The Tetley
A new centre for contemporary art and learning in a landmark heritage building in the heart of Leeds.

Thwaite Mills Watermill
Thwaite Mills is one of the last remaining examples in Britain of a water-powered mill , come and step back in time inside Thwaite House, a fine Georgian Grade II listed building.

Leeds Museum Discovery Centre
Explore a state-of-the-art museum storage facility, storing and protecting over one million fascinating objects. Come and explore behind the scenes of our museum and discover Leeds’ collections up close and personal.

Middleton Railway Museum at Middleton Railway
The oldest working railway in the world, established by Act of Parliament in 1758. This former colliery line, just over a mile from the city centre is now a Heritage Railway running passenger trains.

Stockeld Park
A gracious Palladian mansion by James Paine (1763), featuring a magnificent cantilevered staircase in the central oval hall.

SHOPPING
Leeds is a mecca for shopping, with its compact city centre which is perfectly walkable, the city is a shopper’s paradise. Named the best shopping destination in the UK by the rough guide to Britain, Leeds City Centre has over 1,000 shops. Wonderfully diverse, Leeds combines quirky boutiques with high-end luxury and the big name high street brands, so there really is something for everyone. With shops housed in beautiful arcades and listed buildings, and a center that can be covered on foot in a few hours, Leeds offers a shopping experience like no other UK city.

Trinity Leeds
Housed under a giant iconic glass roof, Trinity Leeds is located in the heart of the city between Briggate and Albion Street. Covering 3 floors and open 7 days a week, Trinity is home to over 120 shops, bars and restaurants. Shoppers can visit the stores until 8pm from Monday to Saturday and then go on to enjoy dinner and a drink at over 20 superb bars and restaurants late into the night.

Kirkgate Market
Leeds Kirkgate Market, dating from 1875, is one of the largest covered markets in Europe and is open 6 days a week. There are over 400 stalls inside and a further 200 outside. Traders offer freshness, variety, and value for money with a friendly service in a vibrant atmosphere. Kirkgate Market is also where Marks & Spencer was born – Michael Marks opened his Penny Bazaar there in 1884. On the first and third Sunday of every month, Briggate plays host to the Farmers and Craft Market; fresh, organic produce and all your craft supplies.

Victoria Leeds
Victoria Leeds is home to both Victoria Quarter and Leeds’ newest retail destination Victoria Gate. The beautiful architecture of the Victoria Quarter’s arcades make a spectacular setting for a shopping spree. It’s also home to Europe’s largest stained glass window and more than 75 designer brands. Leeds’ Harvey Nichols, the first outside London, also calls the Victoria Quarter home.  The newest addition to Leeds’ retail scene is Victoria Gate. Home to the largest John Lewis department store outside London and a range of luxury and designer brands, the opening of the new premium shopping destination means Leeds jumps up to the third largest shopping destination in the UK outside London.

The Corn Exchange
The beautiful building is home to a wide range of choice independent retailers and tasty eateries and also regularly hosts vintage and craft markets and record and food fairs.

The Arcades
The Grand Arcade is one of the oldest shopping Arcades in Leeds City Centre, and it is well worth a visit as it is full of Independent Retailers. It’s a true haven for anyone who wants to shop somewhere different, and find something not available on the traditional High Street.
With an array of cool independent shops Queens Arcade is the perfect place to browse. Shoppers will find a wide range of great jewelry shops and clothing boutiques inside, amongst other interesting shops.  Thorntons Arcade, first opened in 1878, is a treasure trove of gifts and tasty treats, and has a famous clock.  Central Arcade is the most modern of the four.