Ian Jones

Headingley Lodge is a neat, no-frills hotel in which every room boasts a view of Headingley cricket stadium.

42 The Calls is a modernised boutique hotel that sits beside the River Aire, minutes walk from the Royal Armouries Museum.

In the heart of Leeds is also an Asian market held every Wednesday, featuring a vast array of fabrics and spices from the Indian subcontinent and beyond.

Artsmix is a arts and crafts market in the centre of Leeds that has been supporting the creativity of artists and designers for more than a decade. T

Leeds Farmer’s Market is a food market featuring the best local produce in Yorkshire. Whether it’s game or farmed foods, its shoppers can be certain of freshness and quality.

Leeds Kirkgate Market is Europe’s biggest covered markets, featuring over 800 stalls, with goods ranging from clothing to fresh produce.

Johnsons of Leeds is a military surplus store with an impressive list of celebrity customers.

A 19th century inn on the outskirts of Leeds, repurposed into a modern hotel with plenty of charm.

Beautiful grade II listed building on the outskirts of Leeds. Well worth the trip for those wanting something special.

Pop Boutique is a vintage chain store with branches across the North, selling furniture and kitsch for those passionate about times gone by.