Leeds is the only English destination on an elite list of places to visit in 2023.
The city appears alongside 22 other world-beating destinations – including Antarctica, the unspoilt Caribbean island of Dominica and the Mekong Delta, Vietnam – on the Rough Guide's best places to visit next year hotlist. The only other British destinations on the list are the Scottish Highlands and Pembrokeshire, Wales.
The guide, known for its edgy eclecticism, says Leeds' inclusion was a 'no-brainer' describing the city as perfect for 'gourmands, gallery-lovers and theatre fans', The Express reports.