Leeds

Key Facts about Leeds

1. Leeds is a city in West Yorkshire in England.
   
   
2. The city is 3rd most populous city in the United Kingdom after London and Birmingham.
   
   
3. Leeds falls within the Leeds- Bradford metropolitian area, which is the 4th most populous metropolitan area in the UK (after the London metropolitan area, the Birmingham metropolitan area, and the Manchester metropolitan area).
   
   
4. Leeds is the second largest center in the UK (after London for business, financial and legal services.
   
   
5. Leeds is well served by road, rail, and air links:
   
   
   • Leeds is an important motorway hub. The M1 and M62 intersect to the South of the city, and the A1(M) passes to the East of Leeds. The radial M621 links central Leeds to the M62 and M1, and the Leeds Inner Ring Road has part motorway status.
     
     
   • Leeds has an extensive bus service in the city, and a trolleybus network is in the planning stages.
     
     
   • New Station Street rail station is one of the busiest stations in England, and provides rail links to the suburbs, as well as to national and domestic destinations.
     
     
   • Leeds Bradford International Airport is about 10 miles (16 kilometers) to the Northwest of the city center. The airport provides flights within the UK, and to many international locations.
   
   
6. Leeds has a large student population (over 200,000 students).
   
   
7. Leeds is well-known for its nightlife. The city has a large number of pubs, bars, nightclubs, and restaurants, as well as live music venues.

Weather in Leeds

• BBC Weather forecast for Leeds, England, United Kingdom