In short
Leeds hosts the Grand Départ of the 2027 Tour de France Femmes. Stage 1 leaves The Headrow in the city centre on Friday 30 July, the same start street the men's Tour used in 2014, and races 85.7 km over the Pennines to a sprint finish in Manchester.
| Fri 30 July 2027 | Tour de France Femmes, Stage 1: Leeds → Manchester Start |
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Where to stay
Book early: the start is on a Friday in the summer holidays, and hotels in the centre will go first. The city centre keeps you within a walk of The Headrow. If you also want the finish, Manchester is about an hour away by train.
On the map: Stage 1 start
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The start is in the city centre, close to Leeds station. Times are approximate.
| Area | To the start | Why stay here |
|---|---|---|
| City centre and The Headrow | On the doorstep | Walk to the start. The most hotels, close to Leeds station. |
| Leeds Dock and the waterfront | About 20 minutes on foot | Apartments and hotels along the River Aire, south of the centre. |
| Headingley | About 30 minutes on foot | North-west of the centre, with guesthouses and more apartments, and buses into town. |
| York | About 25 minutes by train | Historic city with many hotels and fast trains into Leeds. |
| Manchester | About an hour by train | The Stage 1 finish and the Stage 2 start, so a good base for the next day. |
Which nights to book
Thursday 29 July, for the start the next morning. The stage finishes in Manchester the same day, and Stage 2 starts there on Saturday, so many fans move on to Manchester for Friday night.
Getting there
Leeds station is in the city centre, a short walk from The Headrow, with direct trains from London King's Cross in about two and a quarter hours, and from Manchester, York and Edinburgh. Expect road closures in the centre on the morning of the race.
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Leeds questions
When does the Tour come to Leeds in 2027?
Tour de France Femmes Stage 1, Leeds to Manchester, on Friday 30 July 2027.
Where should I stay in Leeds for the Tour?
Book early: the start is on a Friday in the summer holidays, and hotels in the centre will go first. The city centre keeps you within a walk of The Headrow. If you also want the finish, Manchester is about an hour away by train.
Where should I stay in Leeds for the Grand Départ?
In the city centre, within a walk of The Headrow and the station. Leeds Dock is a little further out, and York is about 25 minutes away by train.
Can I see the start in Leeds and the finish in Manchester?
It is tight but possible by train if you leave soon after the start: the stage is short, and trains between Leeds and Manchester take about an hour. Expect them to be busy.
· Sources: letour.fr, Velora, 2027 Femmes UK route analysis