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The River Aire can power mills but is not navigable, so the Leeds-Liverpool Canal was cut alongside and created a long ribbon of island. Thwaite Mill, built 1820, was perched on the island, with gated bridges to control who went in and out. It had various uses but mostly crushed stone to make builders' putty. Many similar businesses were on the island, which stretches for miles down to Oulton, and is now a quiet footpath.
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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.
National museum of all things deadly, from swords and guns to armoury and pikes, now famous for its regular live jousting. Contains rare armour belonging to King Henry VIII and Emperor Maxmillian, and a diverse arsenal from the Royal collection, sourced from as far away as Japan, India and America. Features rare experimental pistols, and weaponry from many of the world's conflicts; including the only surviving elephant armour in the world.
Clarence Dock
This interesting development of cafés, restaurants, shops and apartments was completed during 2008. Home to Royal Armouries Museum.
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.
Modern art gallery in the Art Deco former Tetley Brewery. Has an archive of brewery history.
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.