Leeds is a city of West Yorkshire in England. Located on the river Aire is this the urban core of the city of Leeds metropolitan district. The city has recently received accolades in the field of tourism. Conde Nast Traveller magazine Reader's Award as awarded the city as “UK's favorite city” and also “Visitor city of the year” by The Good Britain Guide. Tourism is a big business in Leeds now. On average Leeds attracts 1.4 million people annually. The major regional Leeds attractions include Royal Armouries, Henry Moore Sculpture Center, West Yorkshire Playhouse and the award winning Harewood House. These places have been voted as the best and largest tourist attraction of England in 2003. Following is a short description of the leading Leeds attractions:
Harewood House: Built by Edwin Lascelles between 1759 and 1771, Harewood House is a fine example of the English country house. The estate was brought by the Lascelles family in 1738. Their increasing wealth had brought a rise in political and social standing and Edwin, the first lord wanted to reflect this. Harewood House is a host to a wide range of exciting and entertainment events. From open-air theatre to car rallies; pop concert to classical recitals the place has something to offer everybody.
Royal Armouries Museum:The museum in Leeds was opened in 1996 as the new home for the collection of arms and armours. Each of the five themed galleries covers war, tournament, self-defence, hunting and the arms and armour of the Orient that has something to captivate every visitor.
Leeds City Art Gallery: The art gallery is one of the main venue in the north for visual arts with collections ranging from the early 19th to the late 20th centuries. The art galley displays a variety traditional prints, watercolors, painting and sculpture as well as contemporary works made with plastic grapes and twintubs.
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