The county’s heavyweights are steeped in history and there is plenty of entertainment on offer across both cities. However, we firmly believe Leeds is Yorkshire’s crown jewel.
This gallery showcases 16 reasons we believe make Leeds better than the Steel City.
7. Beer
Beer lovers are not short of options in Leeds. The city is home to a vast array of independent breweries, including Horsforth Brewery (pictured) and Amity Brew Co. Photo: Tony Johnson
8. Royal Armouries
Leeds is the home of Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour. Photo: Steve Riding
9. Film
Leeds has a rich film exhibition culture and hosts Leeds International Film Festival at Leeds Town Hall (pictured). Photo: Bruce Rollinson
10. Cricket
Headingley in Leeds is the home of Yorkshire County Cricket Club. Photo: Jan Kruger/Getty Images
11. Leeds Festival
Leeds Festival is one of the UK's biggest festivals and has brought global stars such as Billie Eilish, Arctic Monkeys and Eminem to Bramham Park. Photo: Mark Bickerdike Photography
12. Boxing
There are boxing clubs frequented by athletes all over Leeds and the likes of Josh Warrington (pictured) fly the flag for the city on the professional scene. Photo: Steve Riding