About Visit Leeds

Visit Leeds is the official Destination Management Organisation for the city of Leeds, which aims to showcase the breadth of cultural attractions, innovative food & drink destinations and extensive shopping facilities on offer in Leeds and its surrounding areas.

Described by the Lonely Planet as the glitzy embodiment of rediscovered northern self-confidence, Leeds is a vision of 21st-century urban chic with a flourishing cultural scene, stunning Victorian architecture and an unrivalled choice of innovative independent dining and drinking. Recently voted the UK’s most vibrant city, Leeds is a hidden gem ripe for discovery, perfectly situated in the heart of the UK, offering a wealth of experiences in a compact and vibrant city-centre just a short distance from the breath-taking countryside of three National Parks.

As the second largest metropolitan area and one of the fastest growing cities in the UK outside of London, Leeds attracted over 30 million visitors in 2019 from both the UK and abroad. Its location and exceptional national and international transport links make it the ideal getaway for a variety of visitors to the Yorkshire region and beyond.