Leeds is a real success story which has inspired other cities. 
To visit it now the place looks vibrant, buzzing, filled with designer shops like Harvey Nichols, trendy loft apartments and plenty of bars and restaurants.
Yet, just a decade ago the city was suffering from high unemployment and the future looked bleak. 
The waterfront has been transformed, the central location between Edinburgh and London is attracting financial and IT businesses and the feel is of a cosmopolitan city which is going places.
Soak up the atmosphere, explore the shopping arcades or spend some time at museums like Temple Newsam, Armley Mills or the gardens of Tropical Park.