They were promoted in 2025 and now play soccer in the Premier League, the top tier. Elland Road Stadium (capacity 37,600) is two miles southwest of city centre - buses 51, 52, 54 and 55 run here. Driving, follow signs for "Park & Ride", which is how the area is used on non-match days. In 2022 the stadium hosted matches in the Rugby League World Cup Finals, postponed from 2021.
Leeds United Football Club is a professional football club based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. The club competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football.
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A one-mile-long heritage railway which runs steam and diesel trains.. It was founded in 1758 to carry coal using horse-drawn waggons on wooden rails, and is the world's oldest continuously working public railway. In 1812 they started using steam trains on iron rails, and became a volunteer run heritage railway in 1960.
International standard facilities for all four jumping disciplines: triple jump, long jump, high jump and pole vault. As well as an area for javelin throwing, an indoor throwing cage is available for discus and hammer. The centre also has its own specific weights area, designed specifically for use by athletes, dedicated to high performance and strength training. An eight lane all weather outdoor athletics track conforms to full International Association of Athletics Federations specifications. Six indoor tennis courts and six outdoor floodlit courts provide the ideal tennis environment either for the complete beginner or the established player. Leeds has a 50-metre pool and diving centre.
Salem United Reform Church
Interesting and unique chapel. Also the place where Leeds United football club was founded, replacing the old bankrupt Leeds City football club. In 2011 it was bought by a huge telecommunications company as a head office.
Modern art gallery in the Art Deco former Tetley Brewery. Has an archive of brewery history.
Public part, lake and ancient woodland.
Clarence Dock
This interesting development of cafés, restaurants, shops and apartments was completed during 2008. Home to Royal Armouries Museum.