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Leeds is one of the UK’s most vibrant cities, with the Greater City of Leeds having a population of approximately 770,000 people. During the daytime, the city centre is a buzzing hive of activity, accommodating 2 universities and excellent shopping facilities, including the Corn Exchange, Victoria Quarter and the Kirkgate Market. According to Rough Guide To Britain 2006, Leeds was the UK’s best shopping destination.

However, it is at night that Leeds really comes to life. As Leeds is one if the largest cities in England, you can expect to find a fantastic array of entertainments at your disposal. Leeds is believed to have one of the best clubbing scenes outside of London, with a superb range of nightclubs and bars to suit all tastes. As a consequence the city attracts clubbers from all over the UK and has become a popular weekend getaway for stag and hen parties. One of the benefits to Leeds, is the fact that most of the clubs and bars are contained within a compact area of the city centre, which makes for easy travelling from one venue to the next.