Your guide to Leeds / Things to do if you only have 24/48 hours in Leeds

1 Albion Place

 

Enjoy breakfast until 11:30 a.m. at Bill's Leeds Restaurant. The menu includes everything from a full English breakfast to pancakes to vegan fare. A delicious selection of teas complements the meal to get you ready for the busy day ahead. This place is popular, so take advantage of the ability to reserve a table online to minimize your wait time.

 

As you continue your adventure to see Leeds in 24 hours from the front door of Bill's, take a five-minute walk south on Albion Street, veering right onto New Station Street, takes you to the Leeds train station to begin the next leg of your journey.

Leeds Railway Station, New Station Street

 

Every minute counts when you only have 24 hours in Leeds, so take the guesswork out of planning your day when you book with Get Your Guide Tours. You make your reservations online and then meet your tour guide at the designated rendezvous point. For the Yorkshire Dales Emmerdale Locations Bus Tour from Leeds, you leave from Leeds Railway Station at the lay-by next to the Shabab Restaurant across from the Scarborough Hotel. Look for your guide and your bus.

 

This four-hour tour takes you to the former filming locations of the famous British soap, "Emmerdale. You can have a drink at the Woolpack pub and see the original farm. Along the way, you'll also visit Esholt and the village of Otley. Rest assured that you will have many opportunities to get off the bus and stretch. Please note that this tour does not go to the closed set where "Emmerdale" currently shoots. When you're done seeing all that this area has to offer, hop back on the bus and head back to the pickup location.

6 Mill Hill

 

By the time you make it back to the Leeds Station area, you'll probably be ready for your midday meal. A two-minute stroll east along Bishopgate and Mill Hill takes you to Bundobust, a delightful location serving Indian Street Food and craft beer. Simple is the name of the game here, as evidenced by the brick and wood chairs and tables. The menu includes popular dishes such as okra fries, massala dosa and vada pav along with craft beers. You won't find any beef on the menu, but you will find something to love.

Abbey Road

 

After such a delicious meal, you're ready to burn off some energy. This is a great time to explore some of the open-air spaces around Leeds. Walk to the Bishopgate Street Station and catch the bus to Kirkstall Abbey, which is about 15 minutes northeast. This remarkably well-preserved site dates back to the twelfth century. Stroll the park along the River Aire and enjoy the shade of the lovely trees, and be sure to stop in at the interactive visitor center for more information on the history of the ruins.

 

When you're planning your 24 to 48 hours in Leeds, give some thought to events that are specific to the times when you are visiting. If you're touring between March and November on the last weekend of each month, you can check out the outdoor markets. Summertime brings outdoor movies, and educational programming for the public is offered year-round. The Abbey House Museum right across the street is another must-see while you are visiting.

Fields, 11a Cardigan, Kirkstall Rd

 

After a few hours of strolling, shopping and exploring, you'll probably be ready for dinner. While you're in the Kirkstall area, visit MOD Pizza, about a 15-minute walk southeast along Abbey Road and Kirkstall Road. This location is one of a chain of restaurants that calls itself "the original superfast pizza experience."

 

While it's a fast-casual kind of place, the artisan salads and pizzas are far from your typical fast food. Each one is made for in an individual size serving when you order it, and it's ready in minutes. You can choose from more than 30 toppings, and the price is always the same. The idea is catching on and has expanded to the United States.

12 Mill Hill, City Centre

 

Take the 15-minute bus ride back to the Leeds station area to wrap up your long busy day at Head of Steam. Just five minutes from the station, this pub is newly refurbished. You'll find cider, craft, cask and beers from all over the world. While they don't serve food, the menu is still full of excellent choices with quirky names like Bad Kitty and Chasing Epiphany.

 

Monday through Saturday The Head of Steam is open from 11 a.m. to midnight, and on Sundays, the hours are noon to midnight. Something fun is going on here every day, such as Tall Boy Tuesdays and live music on Thursdays starting at 8 p.m.