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Architecture
Harewood House is great for all the family. It is home to the Queen’s cousin, the Earl of Harewood. The house combines stunning architecture with exquisite interiors, and the exterior consists of award-winning gardens and popular lakeside playground.
Harewood House
A splendid country estate featuring 18th century architecture, award-winning gardens, the Bird Garden and Yorkshire Planetarium.
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Over 800 traders attend the recently renovated Kirkgate Market in Leeds, housed in impressive Edwardian buildings famous for their ornamental dragons, as well as the huge open-air market outside.
Kirkgate Market
The largest indoor market in Europe, attended by over 800 different traders.
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Leeds Civic Hall is regarded as one of the finest civic buildings in Britain. King George the Fifth, accompanied by Queen Mary, officially opened Leeds Civic Hall on Wednesday, August 23rd 1933.
Leeds Civic Hall
One of the finest civic buildings in Britain.
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This splendid Grade I listed building was consecrated with a ceremony on September 2 1841, when Florence Nightingale was present in the congregation. The Leeds Parish Church is famous for its choral and organ music as well as its beauty and history.
Leeds Parish Church (St Peter–at–Leeds)
The historic mother church of the city.
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Home to the award-winning Leeds International Concert Season and state-of-the-art modern conference facilities, Leeds Town Hall offers 'a festival of music all year round', presenting over 180 concerts and recitals a year.
Leeds Town Hall
Home to the award-winning Leeds International Concert Season and state-of-the-art modern conference facilities.
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Millennium Square was Leeds’ flagship project to mark the year 2000. Funded by Leeds City Council and the Millennium Commission, the £12 million project transformed the old Mandela Gardens into one of Europe’s most original and impressive civic spaces.
Millennium Square
Leeds’ flagship project to mark the year 2000.
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St John’s is the oldest church in Leeds city centre, built in 1632-34. The stained glass windows date from the 19th century and includes a memorial window to the church’s founder, John Harrison.
St John Evangelist Church
Built in 1632-4, St John’s is the oldest church in Leeds city centre.
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The magnificent Victorian Tiled Hall is now home to a café serving Yorkshire cream teas among other treats.
Tiled Hall Café
Enjoy great food in the spectacular surroundings of a restored Victorian hall.
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