Situated in the western suburbs of Leeds, Armley as an area is highly up and coming yet seeped with historic significance. Major regeneration is currently underway and planned to bring Armley into the Modern Leeds. Only a few miles from the city center Armley has much to offer young professionals and although the area is dramatically rising in popularity due to its fantastic location, Armley still offers reality cheat rental prices.
Probably best known for Armley Mills, a relic of Leeds' industrial past and once the world's largest woolen mill. There is a museum that offers a fascinating trip into Leeds' grimy, industrial past, charting the processes of clothing production, and housing a fully restored 1920s cinema. Fun and educational, it's a wonderful place where both children and adults can learn about how life used to be. Visit www.leeds.gov.uk/armleymills/ for further information.
There is also Gotts Park Golf Club offering a well kept 18 hole course, a grade II listed Armley House in Gotts park adds heritage to the area. Gotts Park and Armley Park offer plenty of green space for walks and sporting activities.
Armley Town Street offers a number of high street shops, trendy bars and restaurants. Places of recommendation include, Point Break Wine Bar, The White Hart, The Malt Shovel, JNR thai cuisine www.jnrthaicuisine.co.uk. There is a local Tescos Express, and Kwik Save within Armley and a Morrisons superstore a few miles in neighboring Kirkstall.