1 day in Leeds & Huddersfield Itinerary

One of the most cosmopolitan, innovative, and prosperous cities in the country, Leeds went from a run-down mill town to a hip 21st-century urban center in just a few decades.

You've now added Kirkstall Abbey to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Fri): examine the collection at Royal Armouries Museum, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Kirkstall Abbey, and then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

To find photos, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Leeds sightseeing planning site.

London to Leeds is an approximately 2.5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or drive. When traveling from London in February, plan for slightly colder days in Leeds, with highs around 5°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Huddersfield.

Huddersfield is a large market town in West Yorkshire, England. To see maps, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Huddersfield online trip builder.

Drive from Leeds to Huddersfield in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In February, daytime highs in Huddersfield are 6°C, while nighttime lows are 1°C. On the 3rd (Fri), you're off to home.