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City Art Gallery

The Headrow, Leeds LS1 3AA, England (Leeds City Centre)
44-113-247-8248
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Ranked #3 of 17 shopping in Leeds
Type: Art Galleries
Most recent review
- 13 May 2013
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Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Well worth visiting especially as the admission is free. As far as Yorkshire attractions go I'd rate this as one of the best. The building is nice and there are a few nice pieces of art in the collection. There is a pretty cafe on the ground floor that's worth a visit in itself and is perfect for when you've... More

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Kent,
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013 via mobile

A previous reviewer said it all, they were underwhelmed by the experience and I do agree. The tiled cafe is stunning, but i can't comment on the food as we were not impressed by the fair and left. The gallery itself, doesn't have a large catalogue on display, but there are some Henry Moores, a Warhol and a Renoir amongst... More

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Leeds, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

I pop in every so often for a cuppa tea and a scone, its away from the hustle and bustle of the chain brand coffee shop the tiled café is a must see, beautiful and the art collection can be viewed time and time again, with different exhbibtions every so often and its free

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Florence, Italy
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10 attraction reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Great city art gallery. Leeds has been an important center for art in the 20th century and their art gallery stands up to the task. It's not very big, but the collection is thoughtful and focuses on local talent or artists who traveled to Leeds. They also have temporary exhibitions--it was a contemporary award exhibition when I was there.

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Leeds, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Along with Leeds City Museum, it is added to the list for visiting when people are around Leeds~~passing awesome time with family~~and don't forget your camera~~as you will get interesting texture of arts!

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Leeds, United Kingdom
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8 attraction reviews
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

Always worth a quick visit for any appreciator of modern or fine art. The gallery does feel a bit tired in places & could be slightly larger, however the best parts are still very impressive! especially the Tiled Hall Cafe & Blue Room!

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Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom
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23 reviews 23 reviews
9 attraction reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

Spent a couple of hours with pupils going round the galleries, certainly opened their eyes, and there are some great works. Really something for every taste. Coofee shop meals expensive but surroundings almost worth it.

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Marlow, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013

Staff were really well informed, & enthusiastic about the history, & restoration of the building. Nothing to dislike

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London
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2013

This is a super Gallery that has some world class work in it it is great to go back time and again and be inspired by what you see. It is not the largess of Art Galleries but is perfect for a morning or afternoon and the range of work is excellent. It also has a superb craft gallery where... More

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London
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

First the good news. The place itself is beautiful. I had soup (nice but no roll - which is a first for me). I also had salad, which I was told was vegetarian but actually had chorizo in. The place was busy and tables were covered in trays with the used crockery and cutlery of people who'd eaten and left.... More

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