Leeds Beckett University
Leeds Beckett University
About
Leeds is a one of the UK's premier business tourism destinations renowned for its excellent culture, shopping, nightlife, restaurants and great sporting tradition. It also provides the perfect base from which to explore the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Leeds is located at the centre of the UK making the city easily accessible to delegates from across the nation and beyond:
- Just two hours from London by train, with direct train links to most major UK cities.
- Leeds Bradford International Airport provides speedy domestic links and is also the city’s international gateway to the world, with daily flights from more than 65 destinations and a wide network of inbound connections worldwide.
- Leeds is at the heart of the UK motorway network, with excellent connections in all directions. The A1 and M1 link to the north and south, and the M62 to the east and west.
Leeds is the UK’s third largest city and has an incredibly diverse economy with the UK's largest centres for business, legal, and financial services outside London. Other business strengths include manufacturing, biotech and the creative industries.
As one of the UK's premier business tourism destinations, Leeds offers a friendly and welcoming business environment, where collaborative working comes naturally.