From clubbers travelling from Europe to sample its famous
nightlife, to shoppers desperate to raid the designer rails in the
Victoria Quarter, it’s simple really – Leeds, Live it, Love it.
It's
the city of arcades, the Knightsbridge of the North, and, according to
Condé Nast Traveller, one of the UK's favourite cities. The elegant
arcades, the raucous clubs, the vibrant art scene, the wonderful
cuisine, the astounding attractions, the gateway destinations and much
more. It’s all here to live and to love.
LIVE IT
Living
in Leeds couldn’t be better! The general consensus among residents is
that it is a great place to live. It is friendly and the people are
genuine, positive and proud of their city.
Without being too
overwhelming, Leeds offers residents and visitors everything they could
possibly need: great shops, great bars, two universities, a thriving
cultural scene, beautiful countryside, and a booming economy all in a
compact friendly package!
It’s not a simple city. It's
constantly changing, constantly reinventing itself, and even if you
know everything there is to know today, there'll be something new to
discover tomorrow.
LOVE IT
You can find the smiling
faces of Leeds’ people all over this website – they live Leeds, they
love Leeds and they want you to live and love the city that they are so
proud of. Here are some of the things they had to say:
“I love Leeds more than anything because the people are genuine”
“It’s close to the Dales and the countryside, which is really gorgeous”
“It’s very cosmopolitan with a huge fashion direction”
“You rarely hear anyone in Leeds say ‘we can’t do that’”
“It’s a small, friendly scene with lots of bars, lots of clubs and lots of shops”
Research with groups inside and outside of Leeds reveals the
resoundingly positive feeling people have for the city. People who have
experienced Leeds – whether it was for hours, days or years –
invariably love the place, and in turn are its natural ambassadors. All
who experience Leeds – its diversity, lifestyle, warmth, people and
quality of life, share the same belief: if you spend time in the city,
you'll grow to love it. Leeds is waiting, the question is, are you
ready to Live it, Love it?