As Breezer SoundHike takes you to Leeds for an all expenses paid trip with three of your friends, we bring you some of the places you definitely need to visit in the city.
The Leeds Art Gallery
Located in Victoria Square, the 1888 Leeds Art Gallery is a must for art lovers. Its superb collection of works by British artists include 750 paintings by J.S. Cotman (1782-1842), as well as works by Constable and Gainsborough together with Italian and French masters such as Courbet, Renoir and Signac. The Henry Moore Sculpture Galleries contain works by the artist and his contemporaries Jacob Epstein and Barbara Hepworth. Finally, be sure to visit Millennium Square, a focal point for theatrical performances and concerts.
Elland Road Stadium
Elland Road is home to Leeds United Football Club, one of the oldest football clubs in England. The 12th largest stadium in England, Elland Road has been known to have one of the most intimidating atmospheres in European football. If you’re a football fan, missing out on this experience won’t be very smart of you.
Leeds Corn Exchange
One of the oldest surviving structures in the UK from the Victorian era, Leeds Corn Exchange has now been developed into a shopping complex, which houses a wide variety of shops, galleries and cafés.
Museums
Leeds is home to quite a few museums, including the famous Leeds Industrial Museum. If you have a knack for history, visiting these museums must be a definite on itinerary. The Leeds Industrial Museum pays homage to the city’s industrial past, while museums such as Leeds City Museum depict the history of the city.
Leeds Music Festival
An annual music festival taking place at the end of August, Leeds Music Festival is one of the most prestigious music festivals in the UK. Taking place alongside the Reading festival, the festival will see the likes of Metallica, Mumford & Sons, Alt-J, Kendrick Lamar headline, while electronic music is aptly represented by Deadmau5, Knife Party, Gorgon City, Jamie xx and many more.
All you need to do to take part is head over to http://www.insider.in/breezersoundhike, give them 3 CRAZY reasons why they should take you to Leeds and voila, you might be the one heading to the UK along with 3 of your friends in a trip of a lifetime.
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