At only 90 minutes on the TransPennine Express train from Newcastle, Leeds is a city bursting with festivals, events and experiences with amazing bars, clubs and venues and some of the best food and drink in the UK – discover why Leeds should be your next city-break.
With world-class events taking place across the city all year around, Leeds is a city that loves festivals and major events. Download our events guide for the upcoming highlights to look out for this year.
Leeds is full of unique experiences so you and your friends can explore new activities together as well as a new city from painting like Picasso to making your own gin, shuffleboard to paddleboarding at Leeds Dock.
Find out why we’re the unofficial foodie capital of the North. Get some inspiration on our food and drink pages or sign up for a guided food and drink tour of the city.
Travelling on the TransPennine Express hourly service from Newcastle, you are just a short train ride away from an exciting break in Leeds. Relax on the super fancy Nova trains with comfy seats, bigger tables and plug sockets at every seat plus complimentary Wi-Fi on board, so you can travel in style and plan your trip while you are on the way. Treat yourself to First Class and you can enjoy the newly launched TransPennine Kitchen Coast to Coast menu with a range of tasty treats including burgers, sausage rolls and a Steak and Newcastle Brown Ale Pie! Prices from £15.50* in standard and £34.50* in First, with group discounts for 3 or more. Book your tickets now!
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