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VISITING LEEDS FOR CRICKET

If you’re visiting Leeds for the cricket, it’s likely you’ll be going to see a match at Yorkshire County Cricket Club at Headingley Stadium. Headingley is a suburb just 3 miles North-West of Leeds city centre and is a popular location for students, both to live and to play, which means there are plenty of restaurants, bars and things to do on the doorstep. 

Why not explore the local area while you’re visiting the Headingley cricket ground?

Emerald Headingley Stadium - credit Alex Whitehead SWPix.com

TRAVEL TO HEADINGLEY

For those visiting by car, Headingley stadium is well sign posted from Junction 2 of the M621. A small number of car parking spaces will be made available in either car park K or car park F on a first come first served basis.

It is easy to visit the cricket ground by public transport too. Buses 19/19a and 56 from the city centre take about 20 minutes, although we always advise to leave plenty of time to allow for match day traffic. Or, jump on the Harrogate line train from Leeds train station to Burley Park Station which is just a 5 minute journey then a 5 minute walk to the stadium. Don’t worry if you miss getting off at the next stop, Headingley Stadium which is a 10 minute walk from the cricket ground.

THINGS TO DO

Want to make a whole day of it? There is plenty to do and see in the local area. Catch a show or grab a pint at the legendary live music venue Brudenell Social Club. Visit the Cottage Road Cinema and treat the whole family to a retro cinema experience at the oldest cinema still operating in West Yorkshire. If you’re feeling like exploring the great outdoors, the Meanwood Valley Trail might be for you! A 7 mile walk around some of our best green spaces may not be for everyone, but the trail can be broken up into smaller sections to make it a little more manageable. Within walking distance from the stadium, Left Bank Leeds and The Headingley Enterprise and Arts Centre are creative community spaces for all to enjoy. If you really want to explore, venture out to Otley! The market town has lots of independent shops to peruse and the Chevin is the perfect spot to see the beautiful views of the Wharfedale Valley.