Leeds — The Federation on the ground

Leeds — Yorkshire's commercial and cultural capital — sits three hours by FFGR driver from London. The Royal Armouries, the Victoria Quarter's ornate arcades, the Headrow theatre district and the Corn Exchange define the city's character. Harvey Nichols Leeds was the first UK store outside London; the Trinity Leeds shopping centre continues the retail tradition. Harrogate and Ripon are forty-minute extensions for spa days at Rudding Park or Bettys afternoon tea — the most civilised of all Yorkshire rituals.