10 Advantages to Living in Leeds City Centre
The vibrant and non-stop city of Leeds is located in West Yorkshire and is considered the central business district of the region. It draws young professionals, students, families and everyone in between with its endearing charms. Here are our top ten advantages to living in Leeds city centre:
In the thick of it
Living in Leeds city centre gives you an unforgettable experience of residing in one of the most exciting cities in the UK. You can find a range of attractive accommodation in different sizes and for different budgets. City Living Leeds Estate Agents, for example, offer professional accommodation including flats, apartments and houses.
Work
After London, Leeds is the main financial and business district of the UK and offers a number of job opportunities in wide spectrum of industries.
Shopping
For you shopaholics out there, there really is everything you could ever want in Leeds. Dubbed the 'Knightsbridge of the North' the city centre boasts over 1000 different designer, high street and independent stores, catering to fashion of all tastes. These are clustered together and are positioned amongst pedestrian friendly walkways enabling easy access. The Victoria Quarter, for example, is a must for lovers of designer labels, while The Merrion Centre houses a supermarket and other shops.
Bar and Clubs
When it comes to nightlife, Leeds really does have something for everyone and boasts 29 night clubs with late licenses and over 180 pubs and bars. There is a plethora of trendy bars and clubs in the Call Lane area and even more in The Electric Press and along New Briggate. Why not explore - you are bound to find something new around every corner.
Events
The Leeds calendar is jam-packed with events including exciting open air public entertainment, such as Opera in the Park, Party in the Park and Classical Fantasia. The quaint German markets in Millennium Square over the winter months are well worth a visit and will get you in the festive spirit.
Theatre
Prestigious work presented by Opera North, Phoenix Dance, the Northern Ballet Theatre and the West Yorkshire Playhouse are a common occurrence throughout the year in Leeds. The renowned West Yorkshire Playhouse stages more productions than any other theatre outside London.
Arts and Culture
There are numerous museums, theatres, stately homes and art galleries in Leeds for you to enjoy, including Leeds City Museum, Leeds Art Gallery and the Royal Armouries.
Food
You can choose from an extensive list of places to eat, drink and take in the scenery in Leeds. There are a number of award-winning restaurants, Victorian pubs and fashionable wine bars where you can sample a range of delicious cuisine to tease your palette with. Alternatively, if you want to indulge in a bit of home cooking you can visit the indoor market where stalls sell fresh meat, fish and produce.
Music
As the most popular university destination in the UK and a bustling student city there is always an impressive live act on at some place at some point. The O2 Academy, Leeds Students Union and various clubs dotted around the city host big DJ sets and live acts for you to choose from. If you fancy something more-low key, there are a number of quaint and atmospheric bars along New Briggate where live music gigs are frequent.
Transportation
Living in city centre means you have easy access to transport links running in and out of Leeds. Bus and train services are frequent and the railway and bus stations are conveniently located near main shops and coffee shops in case you wish to do a spot of shopping or grab a quick bite to eat before you hop on a train. There is a great deal of attractive accommodation just a few minutes' walk from these areas, which comes in handy if you have a daily commute out of the city centre each day, or if you have friends of relatives over to stay.
About the author: Morgans City Living is an estate agent that deals with property in the heart of Leeds' thriving city centre. The company's philosophy is based on energy, knowledge and passion, which gives them a unique approach to selling property.