5-Day England road trip from Leeds to York and surrounding area

Your road trip adventure in England begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Leeds. You’ll stay in Leeds for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Leeds has many popular destinations you can explore.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Leeds, MyLahore Leeds. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,685 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Leeds is Bill's Leeds Restaurant. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,768 customers.

Locals recommend Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar, Leeds as one of the best restaurants in the city of Leeds. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,548 customers.

Leeds also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Leeds is Whitelock's Ale House. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,044 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Leeds is Cosy Club. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,636 customers.

Locals also enjoy The Botanist Bar & Restaurant Leeds. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,340 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 5-day vacation in England!

Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of York. You’ll stay in York for 2 nights.

This much-appreciated urban park and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,831 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Lister Park. This park and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,642 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Royal Armouries Museum to make the most of your road trip across England. The spectacular Royal Armouries Museum is a military museum that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12,235 visitors.

The lovely Roundhay Park is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 13,469 visitors have left this urban park average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

York offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Rustique. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 2,000 reviews.

The remarkable The Cut & Craft is another top restaurant in York we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,038 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous The Ivy St Helen's Square York is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,879 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in York, the fantastic House Of The Trembling Madness. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,476 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Valhalla. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,740 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Little Italy. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,037 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in England!

On day 3 of your road trip across England, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of York. You’ll stay in York for 1 night, meaning you have plenty of time to discover the best things to see and do in the area.

We recommend you stay at the Radisson Hotel York, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of York. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 3,433 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of York is the 5-star The Grand Hotel & Spa. The hotel is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,579 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of York is the 3-star Queens. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 5,884 guests.

Our flexible booking system will automatically provide you with the best alternatives if these hotels are not available.

You'll have easy access to popular travel destinations like the outstanding York Museum Gardens. This attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,863 visitors.

National Railway Museum is another popular attraction you could visit. This incredible attraction is a railway museum and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 26,320 visitors. Up to 807,591 travelers visit this fantastic attraction every year.

One of the best attractions you could visit is the extraordinary York Castle Museum. This fashion museum gets more than 283,858 visitors on an annual basis and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 5,498 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Yorkshire Air Museum. Around 4,490 visitors have given this military museum an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Come to York prepared by adding some tours and tickets to your vacation package. Book a popular and budget-friendly activity you can do on this day in York.

After a day of exploring, try one of the best restaurants in the city of York.

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Bill's York Restaurant, after your day of exploring the city of York. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,226 customers.

Ate O'Clock is another of the best restaurants in the city of York. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,836 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of York is Las Iguanas - York. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,466 customers.

Locals recommend The Ivy St Helen's Square York, one of the best bars in the city of York, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,879 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of York, Pivní York. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,396 customers.

The Botanist Bar & Restaurant York is also one of the best bars in the city of York. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,649 customers.

It's a perfect place to relax and enjoy another amazing evening in England.

Day 4 of your road trip through England gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of York and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Leeds. You will stay in Leeds for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in York is the amazing York city walls. This attraction is a city walls that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,767 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible church building, York Minster. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 18,951 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the York is the outstanding Jorvik Viking Centre. This popular museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,807 visitors.

The spectacular York Dungeon is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating museum and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 6,016 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in York by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else the city has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in England. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Leeds, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Miller & Carter Leeds Light, one of the best restaurants in the city of Leeds. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,097 customers.

Locals also recommend The New Conservatory as one of the best restaurants in the city of Leeds. The New Conservatory is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,055 customers.

After dinner, visit North Bar, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Leeds. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,002 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The Restaurant Bar & Grill Leeds. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,196 customers.

Alternatively, The Ivy Victoria Quarter Leeds is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Leeds. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,172 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through England!

Day 5 of your road trip in England is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Leeds before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Leeds and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in England.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Leeds at Gaucho Leeds before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 772 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Aire Bar for your last chance at a meal in the city of Leeds. The Aire Bar restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 563 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Leeds. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in England!