Why go
- City in West Yorkshire, England.
- Served by Garforth Airstrip.
History
Leeds is a city in West Yorkshire, England. It is the largest settlement in Yorkshire and the administrative centre of the City of Leeds Metropolitan Borough, which is the second most populous district in the United Kingdom. It is built around the River Aire and is in the eastern foothills of the Pennines. The city was a small manorial borough in the 13th century and a market town in the 16th century. Leeds expanded in the 17th and 18th centuries by becoming a major production and trading centre. It was awarded a city charter in 1893 by Queen Victoria.
Where to stay
4 Whitehall Rd, Whitehall Quay, Leeds LS1 4HR, United Kingdom · all.accor.com
1 Whitehall Riverside, Lower Wortley, Leeds LS1 4EQ, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
Armouries Dr, Leeds LS10 1LE, United Kingdom · ihg.com
Hepworth Point, Clay Pit Ln, Leeds LS2 8BQ, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
City West One Office Park, Gelderd Rd, Holbeck, Leeds LS12 6LX, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
New Station Street City Square, Leeds LS1 1PJ, United Kingdom · thequeensleeds.co.uk
Off Cavendish St, Kirkstall Rd, Leeds LS3 1LY, United Kingdom · ihg.com
Wakefield Rd, Drighlington, Leeds BD11 1EA, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
Wellington St, Leeds LS3 1LW, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
Brewery Wharf, Brewery Pl, Leeds LS10 1NE, United Kingdom · leonardo-hotels.com
King St, Leeds LS1 2HQ, United Kingdom · leedsmet-hotel.com
Indoor
13-15 Bishopgate St, Leeds LS1 5DY, United Kingdom · discoveryinn-leeds.co.uk
Granary Wharf, 2 Wharf Approach, Leeds LS1 4BR, United Kingdom · hilton.com
18-22 Lands Ln, Leeds LS1 6LB, United Kingdom · easyhotel.com
2 Sovereign St, Leeds LS1 4DA, United Kingdom · hyatt.com
4 Trevelyan Square, Boar Ln, Leeds LS1 6ET, United Kingdom · marriott.com
No. 1, The Light, The Headrow, Leeds LS1 8TL, United Kingdom · radissonhotels.com
Neville St, Leeds LS1 4BX, United Kingdom · hilton.com
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
. https://www.blackhouse.uk.com/blackout-at-blackhouse/ · blackhouse.uk.com
Dessert, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-20:30, Su 12:00-17:30 Features: takeaway Wikipedia: en:Meet Fresh · 53 - 55 Merrion Centre, Leeds, LS2 8NG
Steak, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00 Features: step-free access · 299 Low Lane, Leeds, LS18 4DD · millerandcarter.co.uk
British, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-00:00; Su 08:00-22:30 · 2 Aberford Road, Leeds, LS26 8EJ · tobycarvery.co.uk
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant · 30 Little Horton Lane, Bradford, BD5 0AL · steaknbake.co.uk
Falafel, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-19:00; Su 12:00-18:00 · 26 Kirkgate, Bradford, BD1 1QL
Barbecue, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · Otley Road, Leeds, LS16 7PH · hickorys.co.uk
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,Tu 11:45-21:00; We 11:45-22:00; Th,Fr 11:45-23:00 · 6 Wellington Place, Leeds, LS1 4AP · thegoodluckclub.co.uk
Chicken, Portuguese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 11:00-22:00; Th 11:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00 Wikipedia: en:Nando's · 6 Cardigan… · nandos.co.uk
Japanese, Restaurant · Blue Sakura offers a unique all you can eat concept of Japanese sushi and Asian style grill. Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-15:30, Mo-Sa… · bluesakura.co.uk
Indian, Restaurant · Bengal Brasserie’s flagship restaurant is located on Merrion Way (directly opposite the First Direct Arena), and offers a fully licensed… · bengal-brasserie.com
Ethiopian Food, Restaurant · Axum offers tasty, freshly prepared Ethiopian food, with generous portions at reasonable prices. Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-00:00… · axumleeds.co.uk
Korean, Hotpot, Grill, Restaurant · At the heart of Leeds’ bustling Merrion Centre, Mommy Mookrata brings a bold new twist to interactive dining. Formerly… · mommymookrata.co.uk
Cake, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Cafe · Bakery serving coffee and vegan food. Opening hours: Tu-Su 09:00-15:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · 174…
African Food, Restaurant · A local restaurant serving African and English cuisine. Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-01:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 1st Floor,…
Cafe · Formerly Shelter Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 11:00-16:00 · 12 Otley Road, Leeds, LS6 2AD · vinylwhistle.co.uk
Pie, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00 Features: vegan options · 15-17 Duncan Street, Leeds, LS1 6DQ · pieminister.co.uk
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-18:00; Su 10:00-16:00 Features: takeaway · Old Lane, Leeds, LS11 8AG · storelocator.asda.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 110-118 Albion Street, Leeds, LS2 8LQ · burgerking.co.uk
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · 44a Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS2 8LX · chatimeuk.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-23:00 Features: takeaway · Pudsey Road, Leeds, LS13 4LS · dominos.co.uk
Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-18:30, Sa 08:00-18:30, Su 10:00-17:30 Features: takeaway, step-free access · Merrion Centre, Leeds,… · greggs.co.uk
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-20:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-18:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, vegan options, step-free access ·… · phocafe.co.uk
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:30-32:30; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00 · 16-18 The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 8TL · prezzo.co.uk
Caribbean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:30 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 14 The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 8TL · turtlebay.co.uk
Fish And Chips, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-20:00, Fr-Sa 11:30-20:30, Su 12:00-20:00 · 32 Lowtown, Pudsey, LS28 7AA · wetherbywhaler.co.uk
Hot Dog, Sandwich, Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00 Features: vegan options · Kirkgate Market, Leeds, LS2 7BR · fatannies.co.uk
Noodle, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Su 10:30-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, vegetarian options, step-free access, air conditioning ·… · chopstixnoodles.co.uk
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 09:00-20:00 · Dewsbury Road, Leeds, LS11 8LL · frankieandbennys.com
Latin, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:30 · 3 Cloth Hall Street, Leeds, LS1 2HD · iguanas.co.uk
Spanish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 Features: vegan options · 36-38 The Calls, Leeds, LS2 7EW · ambiente-tapas.co.uk
Bistro, French, Cafe · Opening hours: We-Th 18:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-15:00,18:00-22:00; Su 12:00-16:00; 2024 Aug 05-14 off · 4-6 Town Street, Leeds, LS18 4RJ · bavettebistro.com
Brunch, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-16:30; Su 09:00-16:30 · 2 The Crescent, Leeds, LS6 2NW · coffeeonthecrescent.co.uk
Bagel, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr 11:00-24:00; Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 10:00-23:00 Features: vegan options · 93 Kirkgate, Leeds, LS2… · doghousebarandbagelshop.co.uk
Donut, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:00-18:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 10:00-18:00 · 2 Trevelyan Square, Leeds, LS1 6ED · dohhut.com
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 12:00-21:00; Su-Mo 12:00-20:00 · Leeds, LS1 6DX · fernmodernsushi.co.uk
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:30 · 204-206 Cardigan Road, Leeds, LS6 1LF · lupescantinamexicana.co.uk
Breakfast, Sandwich, Salad, Brunch, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr,Su 09:00-16:30; Sa 09:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options, halal,… · oliveandrye.co.uk
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 17:00-22:00; Th 12:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-22:30; Su 12:00-22:00 · 33 Town Street, Leeds, LS18 5LJ · thaisun.co.uk
Tapas, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo off; Tu-Fr 17:00-22:00; Sa 13:00-22:00; Su 13:00-21:00 Features: vegan options · 342 Kirkstall Road, Leeds, LS4 2DS · vivacubaleeds.co.uk
Drinks, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 5 Harrogate Road, Leeds, LS19 6HW · createashake.co.uk
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-00:00; Su 12:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options, step-free access · 90… · bluepavilion.co.uk
Mediterranean, Turkish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:30 · 131 Queen Street, Leeds, LS27 8HE · bacchuss.co.uk
Asian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 17:00-23:00 · 143 Street Lane, Leeds, LS8 1AA · bengalspiceleeds.co.uk
Ramen, Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-14:45,16:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-14:45,16:30-21:30; Su 11:30-14:45,16:30-20:00 Features: vegan options… · hellohouseoffu.com
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Airports
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) 6.2 mi to the centre
Leeds, West Yorkshire, ENG, GB — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 13 airlines (Jet2.com, Ryanair, Monarch Airlines, Transavia France…) · direct flights to 51 destinations incl. Palma de Mallorca, Tenerife, Amsterdam, Arrecife, Dalaman… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Manchester (36 mi) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 13 airlines, 51 direct destinations
- Jet2.com LS (737-300, 737-800, 757-200, 75W) · 32 routes: Alicante, Amsterdam, Arrecife, Barcelona, Bodrum, Budapest, Dalaman, Dubrovnik, Duesseldorf, Faro, Fuerteventura, Funchal, Gran Canaria, Heraklion, Ibiza, Jersey, Kos, Larnaca, Malaga, Menorca, Murcia, Nice, Palma de Mallorca, Paphos, Paris, Pisa, Prague, Rhodos, Rome, Tenerife, Venice, Zakynthos
- Ryanair FR (737-800) · 22 routes: Alicante, Arrecife, Bergamo, Chania, Dublin, Faro, Fuerteventura, Gdansk, Gerona, Ibiza, Kerkyra/corfu, Kos, Krakow, Limoges, Malaga, Malta, Montpellier, Murcia, Palma de Mallorca, Pisa, Tenerife, Treviso
- Monarch Airlines ZB (A320) · 11 routes: Antalya, Arrecife, Barcelona, Bodrum, Dalaman, Faro, Heraklion, Larnaca, Menorca, Palma de Mallorca, Tenerife
- Transavia France TO (737-800) · 4 routes: Dalaman, Ibiza, Palma de Mallorca, Tenerife
- Eastern Airways T3 (J41) · 2 routes: Aberdeen, Southampton
- Flybe BE (Dash 8-400, Saab 340) · 2 routes: Belfast, Glasgow*
- Alitalia AZ (F70) · 1 route: Amsterdam*
- American Airlines AA (A319) · 1 route: London*
- British Airways BA (A319) · 1 route: London
- Iberia Airlines IB (A319) · 1 route: London*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (F70, EMJ) · 1 route: Amsterdam*
- Pakistan International Airlines PK (310) · 1 route: Islamabad
- Scandinavian Airlines System SK (CRJ-900) · 1 route: Copenhagen
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Garforth Airstrip 8.9 mi to the centre
Leeds. West Yorkshire, ENG, GB
Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster Airfield 11 mi to the centre
Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, ENG, GB
Getting there by ferry
Leeds Water Taxi Dock
Ferry terminal · 1.1 mi from the centre
Leeds Dock Water Taxi
Ferry route
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Garforth Airstrip; 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 12 mi (nearest: Leeds Water Taxi Dock, 1.1 mi); routes include Leeds Dock Water Taxi.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Leeds, United Kingdom. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Private aviation
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