LEEDS STAG WEEKEND INFORMATION
Leeds is a metropolis for nightlife which arguably is a result of the 65,000 students that live and study in Leeds every year, with one of the largest student populations in the country, it stands to reason that there would be a buzzing nightlife scene to accommodate them! Leeds is becoming an increasingly popular for both hen and stag weekends and it's not difficult to see why. Great daytime activities and even better nightlife are the perfect combination for a fantastic stag weekend! Leeds has so much to offer a stag group, from great restaurants to a vibrant city centre bursting with character! The locals are extremely friendly and welcome stag groups with open arms... Prices are relatively cheep in the north and Leeds is no exception to this rule, you'll especially notice that taxis, restaurants and drinking is much cheaper here than in any other of the major cities across Britain!
Population: 715,404
Language: English
Average summer temperature: 19C
Average winter temperature: 8C
Average cost of a pint: £2.55
Getting Around Leeds
Leeds has a compact city centre, making it easy to get around on foot. If walking isn’t your style however, the public transport on offer in this city is fast and efficient and usually cost effective! Hop on board one of the free city buses that loop around the city daily! It runs every 5 minutes and stops at both the bus and train station. If you want a different approach to travelling around the city, why not try cycling... Leeds is very accommodating to cyclists with cycle lanes on most of the roads in the city centre! Driving in Leeds can be a little confusing at times... They have a one-way system to tackle so Maximise recommend taking a Sat Nav with you!
Leeds Nightlife
Leeds is a Mecca of pubs, bars and clubs that cater to every kind of group! It is arguably home to one of the best nightlife areas in the country! From mainstream to Goth... With everything in between! You'll definitely be catered for on your night out in this vibrant northern city! Take a wander up Albion Street... This is where you will find most of the popular nightlife in the city centre with some great bars and clubs! Many great deals will entice you in... You just have to decide where to go first! Most of the city centre caters for people who like to go out and listen to all the major dance anthems at the time but, if you want somewhere a little different visit the area surrounding the Corn Exchange... this is where you will find all the independent bars that offer a more relaxed atmosphere, These establishments are starting to pop up in the North Quarter too! The gay scene is just outside the city centre with some great bars and clubs just by the river! Don't be put off by this area... it caters to all and is where some of the best clubs are! Headingly is heavily populated by students and as a result has become a great destination for sampling what Leeds nightlife has to offer… This suburban area is home to a variety of cheap pubs and bars! Whatever your preferences you will be spoilt for choice on your stag weekend in Leeds!
Eating Out In Leeds
Despite what people believe… there is other food in Leeds other than chips and gravy – sorry to destroy the perception! The city itself offers a vast array of eateries from award winning restaurants, Victorian pubs and trendy wine bar to independent restaurants serving every type of cuisine imaginable from South American to Ethiopian!! There is a plethora of fast food outlets for when you’re stumbling back to your accommodation after a heavy night… and get this – The Greggs’ there stays open till 3 in the morning!! You’ll never be short of a good place to eat on your stag weekend in Leeds – no matter what your budget…
Getting To Leeds
By Air - Leeds is home to the Leeds Bradford International Airport situated approximately 11km outside the city centre. It is served by both premium and low cost airlines so you are sure to get a good deal on flights whether you are travelling from within the UK or from further afield! There are great transport links at the airport for your onward journey and a taxi to your centrally located accommodation will cost in the region of £25 per car! Alternatively there are regular busses that go to the city centre, which will usually take about 1 hour.
By Train – Leeds city station is the third busiest station outside of London and transports approximately 36.8 million people to their destinations annually. The station provides connections to London, Bristol, Plymouth, Nottingham, Birmingham, Newcastle, Manchester, York and Edinburgh. From London to Leeds it takes approximately 2 hours by train so it’s a great alternative to driving. The station itself is only a 5-10 minute walk into the heart of the city centre.
By Road – Leeds is linked to some major motorways, M1 and M62, and is close to the A1 making it easily accessible no matter where you are travelling from. Leeds is 196 miles north of London and it will take roughly 3.5 hours to get there… depending on how many times you stop for toilet breaks!
Things To Do And See In Leeds
Leeds United Football Stadium – Situate 1.8 miles from the city centre this stadium tour will transport you into the world of Leeds united and all their victories and defeats… the stadium has a great atmosphere regardless of 
whether there is a match.
Headingly Carnegie Cricket Ground - either watch a game of cricket or take a tour around the grounds, either way this Yorkshire ground has a great sporting atmosphere and is sure to be a great day out on your stag do in Leeds.
Corn Exchange – This impressive building in Leeds city centre, close to the bus station, houses a variety of boutique shops that gives a glimpse of Leeds’ more alternative side. The Corn Exchange hosts many different fairs including a record fair and a hand crafted fair.
Millennium square – This award winning city centre outdoor space is well worth a visit on your stag weekend in Leeds, it host many live music events, as well as traditional German Christmas markets and an ice skating rink throughout the year…
Some of Leeds’ Famous Sons And Daughters
Ryan Bailey, Corrine Bailey Rae, Julian Barratt, David Batty, mel B, Barry Cryer, Jeremy Dyson, Tom Elliott, Gaynor Faye, Helen Fielding, Leigh Francis, Angela Griffin, Matthew Hoggard, Johnny Howson, Paul Hunter, Carl Johanneson, Kaiser Chiefs, Gabby Logan, Chris Moyles, Peter O’toole, Jeremy Paxman, Jimmy Savile, Marco Pierre White, Ernie Wise and Alex Zane to name a few…