Of course, we already know that Leeds is the best student city for so many reasons… but it’s still fantastic to receive recognition from The Independent for being the UK’s best student city!
Here’s a few snippets of what The Independent had to say:-
“With its abundant nightlife surrounding natural beauty and a massive student population”
“…average weekly spend for a student in the city comes in at £212.40 (inclusive of food, rent in halls, travel, study materials, and general expenses); less than even Manchester (£235.48), Newcastle (£222.58), or Sheffield (£218.05).”
“…Leeds is a large city with the best of both worlds. On the one hand, it’s a thriving metropolis with a growing economy. On the other, it’s surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in the UK, with the Yorkshire Dales National Park”
“It’s easy to get home… The city’s train station serves all of the country’s main stations”
Independent (online) 20 January 2016
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There’s an abundance of art, culture, history and social spots to choose from in Leeds, with an emerging independent scene, from bars and restaurants to pop-up shops and galleries. Here’s some of our fave picks that The Independent didn’t include in their review.
Hyde Park Picture House – established in 1914, it is one of the UK’s oldest cinemas, standing as a Grade II listed building. They screen the very best independent, art-house, classic and foreign language films from around the world.
The Tetley is a new centre for contemporary art and learning located in the stunning art deco headquarters of the former Tetley Brewery in central Leeds.
Bundobust, an independent bar selling Indian street food with an extensive selection of the world’s best craft beer. A popular base in the city centre for any lover of curry and craft ale.
Just a short distance from Leeds is the Yorkshire Sculpture Park – An internationally renowned centre for modern and contemporary sculpture, presenting work by some of the world’s most extraordinary artists in over 500 acres of beautiful, historic parkland and five indoor galleries. A spectacular place to spend the whole day, it’s a real ‘must visit’ attraction.
Read more about our favourite social spots in Leeds and the city's wonderful art and culture offerings
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
