There's no denying that Leeds is the dog's unmentionables when it comes to cities. From the shopping to the music, to the restaurants and cool bars and friendly people you'll meet, what's not to love?
However, living in the hustle and bustle of the city centre can take its toll from time to time, but fear not, there's plenty of picturesque villages and small towns less than an hours drive away, should you need a little peace and quiet.
The city is a short distance from a number of idyllic Yorkshire villages not to mention outstanding historic places, all perfect for a relaxing day trip out.
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Here is a round up of our favourite villages for a day trip, within a short drive from Leeds City Centre.
Addingham
This picturesque village is historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, it is located in the valley of the River Wharfe and is only one mile from the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Since the decline of the textile industry during the 20th century, the village has now become largely a commuter and retirement community. Although that doesn't mean to say there isn't plenty to do and see.
It has a wealth of natural and historical gems including carved stones from the Bronze Age and 17th-century buildings which form much of the village centre.
And there is an abundance of places to eat and drink as well as places to walk, fish and camp. Perfect for a peaceful day trip away from the hustle and bustle.
Driving time from Leeds: 45mins to 1hr.
Haworth
Haworth is a popular tourist destination known for its association with the Brontë sisters and the preserved heritage Keighley and Worth Valley Railway.
It's a great place for literature and history buffs alike with its parsonage and church. It's stunning Pennine setting means it's great for a walk, Top Withen's and Bronte Waterfalls are popular routes.
And after all that walking, sightseeing and history the cobbled main street is the perfect place to stop for something to eat and drink.
Bolton Abbey
Bolton Abbey is a village and civil parish in the Craven district of North Yorkshire, England, 22 miles north-west of Leeds.
The village lies in Wharfedale, near the southern edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, and just north of the border with West Yorkshire.
Of course a visit to Bolton Priory is an absolute must but there is plenty more to see and do in this pretty village too with it's cute and cosy cottages and floral displays.
Driving time from Leeds: 50mins to 1hr 15min.
Marsden
This up and coming Pennine village on the westernmost edge of West Yorkshire has a high street lined with independant businesses from shops, to cool eateries and bars.
It's a great spot for walkers with the surrounding moors, River Colne and Huddersfield Narror Canal.
It's also a great place to stop for a bite to eat and has some highly raved about restaraunts from bars from Arcade to Mozzarella Italian Bistro.
The Standedge Tunnel Visitors' Centre is well worth a visit to enjoy canal boat rides through Britain's longest and highest canal tunnel.
The neighbouring village of Slaithwaite is also worth a visit and has some great bars and restaraunts too.
Driving time from Leeds: 40mins to 1hr.
Saltaire
Saltaire is a Victorian model village in Shipley, Bradford, West Yorkshire, on the River Aire by Salt's Mill and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.
It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and on the European Route of Industrial Heritage, it was built by the industrialist and philanthropist Titus Salt for his employees.
Today Salt's Mill houses a mixture of business, commerce, leisure and residential use. It also has a large collection by David Hockney.
In addition to the mill, the handsome adjacent village with its distinctive architecture is also worth exploring.
Salt built neat stone houses for his workers complete with wash-houses, bath-houses, a hospital and an institute for recreation and education, with a library, a reading room, a concert hall, billiard room, science laboratory and a gymnasium.
The village also had a school for the children of the workers, almshouses, allotments, a park and a boathouse.
Nowadays, it is a popular tourist spot and the village has ample places to stop for a bite to eat and a pint in between sight seeing.
Driving time from Leeds: 30mins to 1hr.
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