Leeds Art Gallery

Victorian gallery housing one of the best collections of 20th-century British art outside London, including works by Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth, and Stanley Spencer. The gallery also features rotating contemporary exhibitions and an impressive Victorian sculpture gallery. It sits in Leeds's City Centre, close to the other main sights. It sits below the headline sights but earns its place on a longer visit to Leeds, especially paired with nearby Leeds City Markets. Entry is free and 1-2 hours gives you a thorough visit.

Priority: Medium - include with 2+ days Time needed: 1-2 hours Best for: outstanding collection of modern british art with Skip if: You prefer contemporary art galleries or have limited time and no particular interest in British art Cost: Free

Browse three floors of galleries featuring everything from Pre-Raphaelite paintings to modern sculptures. The top floor contemporary galleries offer rotating exhibitions while the ground floor houses impressive Victorian marble sculptures.

Accessibility: Lift access to all floors, wheelchair accessible entrance via Victoria Square, accessible toilets available

Outstanding collection of modern British art with works by Yorkshire-born Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth in a beautiful Victorian setting. It is not the first thing you should see in Leeds, but with two or more days it fills a gap the major sights leave. It pairs naturally with Leeds City Markets and Leeds Corn Exchange - together they fill a solid half-day. Mornings are quieter if you want to take your time. Free entry makes the decision easy - walk in, see if it holds your attention, and leave when you have had enough.

Skip if: You prefer contemporary art galleries or have limited time and no particular interest in British art

• Free guided tours available on Saturdays at 14:00.
• The Henry Moore Institute next door is worth combining for sculpture enthusiasts.
• Coat check available for bags and coats.

Insider tip: The Victorian Sculpture Gallery on the ground floor often gets overlooked but contains some notable 19th-century pieces

Photography allowed in permanent collection areas but not special exhibitions, beautiful architectural details throughout