Leeds/South Leeds

By bus

• 1 - Holt Park (North West Leeds) - Headingley - Universities - City centre - Beeston (south Leeds)
• 2 - Roundhay Park - Moortown - Chapel Allerton - City Centre - Middleton
• 51/55 Morley - Elland Road (Leeds United football ground) - City Centre - Meanwood - Moor Allerton Shopping Centre

• Middleton Railway

  phone: +44 845 680 1758
  address: Moor Road, Hunslet, LS10 2JQ
  A one mile long heritage railway which runs steam and diesel trains.. It was founded in 1758 to carry coal using horse-drawn waggons on wooden rails, and is the world's oldest continuously working public railway. In 1812 they started using steam trains on iron rails, and became a volunteer run heritage railway in 1960.

• Middleton ParkPublic part, lake and ancient woodland.

Brewery Wharf

• Leeds Dock

  address: river area
  This interesting development of cafés, restaurants, shops and apartments was completed during 2008. Home to Royal Armouries Museum.

• The Royal Armouries Museum

  address: Armouries Drive, river area
  National museum of all things deadly, from swords and guns to armoury and pikes, now famous for its regular live jousting. Contains rare armour belonging to King Henry VIII and Emperor Maxmillian, and a diverse arsenal from the Royal collection, sourced from a-far a field as Japan, India and America. Features rare experimental pistols, and weaponry from many of the world's conflicts; including the only surviving elephant armour in the world.

• Salem Chapel

  address: Salem Place, Hunslet Road
  Interesting and unique chapel. Also the place where Leeds United football club was founded, replacing the old bankrupt Leeds City football club. In 2011 it was bought by a huge telecommunications company as a head office.

• The Tetley GalleryModern art gallery in the Art Deco former Tetley Brewery. Has an archive of brewery history.

• John Charles Centre for Sport

  phone: +44 113 378 8000
  International standard facilities for all four jumping disciplines: triple jump, long jump, high jump and pole vault. As well as an area for javelin throwing, an indoor throwing cage is available for discus and hammer. The centre also has its own specific weights area, designed specifically for use by athletes, dedicated to high performance and strength training. An eight lane all weather outdoor athletics track conforms to full International Association of Athletics Federations specifications. Six indoor tennis courts and six outdoor floodlit courts provide the ideal tennis environment either for the complete beginner or the established player. Leeds has a brand new (2007) 50 metre pool and diving centre.
• Watcth football at

  Leeds United

  address: Elland Road LS11 0ES
  They play in the Championship, the second tier of English football. Elland Road Stadium is two miles southwest of city centre - buses 51, 52, 54 & 55 run here. Driving, follow signs for "Park & Ride", which is what the area is used for on non-match days.

• White Rose Shopping Centre

  phone: +44 113 229-1234
  address: Dewsbury Road
  Not the biggest centre but it certainly is a popular one.

• Sambuca

  phone: +44 113 253 6060
  address: 2 Queen's Pl, Morley
  Italian restaurant

• Nazma Tandoori Cuisine

  phone: +44 113 276 1954
  address: 11 Ring Rd, Beeston

• Mumtaz

  phone: +44 113 242 4211
  address: 1 & 2, Mackenzie House, Chadwick St,
  Modern Kashmiri

• The Adelphi

  phone: +44 113 245 6377
  address: 3-5 Hunslet Rd
  Great selection of British beers, interesting decorative mix of Victorian pub architecture and 1970s retro decor. A gem! Gay-friendly. Good food too (including a few veggie options) at reasonable prices.

• The Oracle

  phone: +44 113 246 9912
  address: 3 Brewery Pl, Brewery Wharf
  Swanky waterfront bar has a glittering reputation founded on its outstanding cocktail and champagne menu, exclusive members bar, ultra-cool interior design, gourmet burgers, chauffeur service and lovely riverside setting.

• Express by Holiday Inn Leeds Armouries

  address: Armouries Drive, Clarence Dock, City Centre

• Clayton Hotel Leeds

  phone: +44 113 234 2340
  address: City Walk Sweet Street

• Jury's Inn

  phone: +44 113 283 8800
  address: Brewery Wharf, Brewery Pl

• Other districts of Leeds:

• Central Leeds
• North East Leeds
• North West Leeds including Headingley
• West Leeds
• East Leeds

Max Naylor