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Check in to The Queens. Up front and central, Leeds’ biggest hotel has the whole city on its doorstep. And thanks to a £16 million transformation, there has never been a better time to stay here. A familiar landmark next to Leeds train station, The Queens transports you back to the golden age of the railways, with all the glamour of art deco style and a first-class service.
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Friday afternoon
Kick off with a Leeds Food Tour. There are six stops, each serving some of Leeds’ best food, plus drinks at three venues, and the tour guide Nell will furnish you with interesting facts about the city and its history. Tours start at 12 and last around 4 hours, giving you time to get your bearings. Alternatively, families can hop on a water taxi from Granary Wharf to the free Royal Armouries, where you can survey its collection of armour, weapons and battle scenes. Time it right and you can even catch knights jousting on horseback! Head to Junkyard Golf for crazy golf in a neon nightclub-like atmosphere, or one of the city’s three Roxy venues, which mix drinks with games like pool, shuffleboard, ping pong and bowling.
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Savour the breakfast at The Queens or enjoy a lie-in and have a decadent brunch at the Grand Pacific restaurant (think Singapore’s famous Raffles Hotel, thanks to art-deco style, but unmistakably Yorkshire), all without stepping outside the hotel. If you are looking for a family day out, try Temple Newsam Estate, which has a kid-friendly farm, gorgeous gardens and a Go Ape; Roundhay Park, which has lakes, two playgrounds and a mini train; or the 18th century Harewood House, which has a bird sanctuary, pretty grounds and a huge play area.
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