Leeds must: 10 hidden gems to see during the city’s Year of Culture 2023

Leeds’ summer festival is the perfect time to visit – and explore its ornate architecture, dynamic art scene and Britain’s only gaslit cinema

Leeds has long been known for its energy and innovation, but now this former industrial powerhouse is showcasing its playful side.

Built on the back of the wool trade, the city retains a reputation for enterprise and commerce: it’s a place of swish shopping arcades, shiny tech startups and financial services giants. Not the obvious choice, then, for a cultural weekend away.