Leeds city centre offers access to a vast selection of shops, restaurants, bars, pubs, clubs and hotels. The Leeds museum, art gallery, theatres, central library, gyms, cinemas, Arena, further education colleges and University campuses are approximately 15 minutes’ walk away via Wellington Street, Westgate or Whitehall Road. Whitehall Road is accessible on foot or cycle via the canal towpath or via the Pocket Park to the rear of City Island.
Leeds is also home to the newly promoted Premiership football team, Leeds United, at Elland Road.
Residents of City Island are within easy reach of the gorgeous Yorkshire countryside, giving you a variety of scenic experiences; and for those of you looking for public parks/open spaces right here in Leeds, there are Roundhay Park and Tropical World, Potternewton Park, Chevin Forest Park, Golden Acre Park, Middleton Park and Pudsey Park; all are easily accessible on public transport. If you’re interested in local historical buildings, museums or stately homes you can visit Kirkstall Abbey, Temple Newsam House, Lotherton Hall, Leeds Industrial Museum, Thwaite Mills and Thackray Medical Museum, to name only a few.