Tour de France Femmes in Leeds in 2027: where to stay for the Grand Départ
The Tour de France Femmes starts in Britain for the first time on 30 July 2027, from the Headrow in Leeds to Manchester. Pick your night and see what’s free in Leeds, on the route out of the city and nearby, with prices from places on Nezt.
The women’s Tour de France, the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, starts in Britain for the first time in 2027. Stage 1 leaves the Headrow in central Leeds on Friday 30 July, the same street the men’s Tour started from in 2014, and races 85.7 km over the Pennines to Manchester.
It’s the first time the men’s and women’s Tours have both started in the same country outside France, and watching is free. If you’re coming for the start, sort out where you’re staying now.
At a glance
- Stage 1
- Friday 30 July 2027, Leeds to Manchester, 85.7 km
- The start
- The Headrow, in central Leeds
- The route
- Out of Leeds through Headingley, Kirkstall and Bramley, then Huddersfield and over the Pennines past Dove Stone Reservoir, through Saddleworth, Rochdale and Middleton into Manchester
- Climbs
- The Côte de Kirkheaton, the Côte de Meltham and the Côte de Delph
- The finish
- Deansgate, Manchester, where the first yellow jersey is won
- Watching
- Free from the roadside. Roads on the route close fully on the day.
Following the race? See where to stay for the finish and the next day’s start in Manchester, Stage 2’s finish in Sheffield and the team time trial in London. The men’s Tour starts in Edinburgh on 2 July.
Where to stay for the Tour de France Femmes in Leeds
Pick your night to see what’s free in each area and what it costs, then open the map with your dates already in. Prices are from places on Nezt right now.
When are you going?
101 places to stay around The Headrow
City centre
A short walkAround the Headrow, Briggate and the Victoria Quarter, the closest you can stay to the start, and a short walk from Leeds station.
15 places · from £93 · average £175 a night
1 Bedroom Apartment
Leeds, England
Under a mile from the start
1 Bedroom Apartment
Leeds, England
Under a mile from the start
1 Bedroom Apartment
Leeds, England
Under a mile from the start
2 Bedroom Apartment
Leeds, England
Under a mile from the start
Headingley, Hyde Park and Kirkstall
On the routeNorth-west of the centre, where the race heads out of the city, so you can watch it come past your door and still be close to the start.
10 places · from £120 · average £186 a night
Highly rated2 Bedroom Apartment
Leeds, England
About 2 miles from the start
3 Bedroom House
Leeds, England
About 3 miles from the start
4 Bedroom House
Leeds, England
About 1.5 miles from the start
Top rated3 Bedroom House
Leeds, England
About 2 miles from the start
York
About 25 minutes by trainThe walled city east of Leeds, with frequent fast trains to Leeds station.
6 places · from £150 · average £172 a night
Top rated2 Bedroom Apartment
York, England
About 22 miles from the start
Highly rated2 Bedroom Apartment
York, England
About 23 miles from the start
Highly rated2 Bedroom Apartment
York, England
About 22 miles from the start
Highly rated2 Bedroom Apartment
York, England
About 22 miles from the start
Harrogate
About 35 minutes by trainThe spa town to the north, with regular trains to Leeds station.
7 places · from £89 · average £161 a night
1 Bedroom Apartment
Harrogate, England
About 14 miles from the start
1 Bedroom Apartment
Harrogate, England
About 14 miles from the start
3 Bedroom House
Harrogate, England
About 14 miles from the start
Highly rated2 Bedroom Apartment
Harrogate, England
About 14 miles from the start
More places nearby
Everywhere else on the map, closest to the start first.
55 places · from £85 a night
2 Bedroom Apartment
Leeds, England
Under a mile from the start
3 Bedroom Apartment
Leeds, England
Under a mile from the start
1 Bedroom Apartment
Leeds, England
Under a mile from the start
1 Bedroom Apartment
Leeds, England
Under a mile from the start
Want more choice? See every place to stay in Leeds, and for the finish, in Manchester.
Getting there and back
- By train. Leeds station is a short walk from the Headrow. Trains from London King’s Cross take a little over 2 hours, and from Manchester under an hour at the fastest.
- On the day. The route closes fully to traffic and parked cars are moved off it, so the organisers ask spectators to walk or cycle to where they watch. You can usually walk or cycle on the closed roads until about 30 minutes before the publicity caravan, which comes through around two hours ahead of the riders.
- To the finish. The stage is only 85.7 km, and trains from Leeds to Manchester take under an hour at the fastest, so once the timings are out you may be able to see the start and get to Deansgate for the finish.
- By car. Don’t count on driving to the start. Roads and parking on the route close, and the organisers will publish travel and parking plans closer to the time.
Booking tips
- Book as soon as you can. It’s the race’s first start in Britain, and the places closest to the Headrow go first.
- Stay on the route. A place in Headingley or Kirkstall lets you see the riders pass and walk to the start too.
- Count beds, not bedrooms. Going as a group? Check how many separate beds there are, and who would be sharing.
- Spread the cost. When check-in is at least 15 days away, pay half when you book and the rest a week before you arrive, with no extra fees.
Questions people ask
When does the Tour de France Femmes start in Leeds?
On Friday 30 July 2027, from the Headrow in central Leeds. Stage 1 races 85.7 km to Manchester.
Is it the first time the Tour de France Femmes has started in Britain?
Yes. The race has started outside France before, but 2027 is its first start in Britain, and the first time the men’s and women’s Tours have both started in the same country outside France.
What’s the route of Stage 1?
Out of Leeds through Headingley, Kirkstall and Bramley, then Huddersfield and over the Pennines past Dove Stone Reservoir, through Saddleworth, Rochdale and Middleton, finishing on Deansgate in Manchester. Its climbs are the Côte de Kirkheaton, the Côte de Meltham and the Côte de Delph.
Is it free to watch?
Yes, from anywhere along the route. Roads close fully on the day, and you can usually walk or cycle on them until about 30 minutes before the publicity caravan comes through.
Can I see the start in Leeds and the finish in Manchester?
Possibly. The stage is 85.7 km, and trains from Leeds to Manchester take under an hour at the fastest. Check the start and finish times once the organisers publish them.
Where’s the best place to stay for the Tour de France Femmes in Leeds?
The city centre if you want to walk to the start, Headingley or Kirkstall to see the race go past, or York and Harrogate, a short train ride away. Pick your night above to compare what’s free in each.
How much does it cost to stay in Leeds for the Tour?
It depends on the night and the area. The prices above are from places on Nezt right now: the cheapest and the average a night in each area. The earlier you book, the more choice you’ll have.
Dates, the route and spectator details are from Grand Départ GB 2027, the Tour de France Femmes, Leeds City Council and Oldham Council. Details can change. Nezt isn’t connected with the Tour de France Femmes or Grand Départ GB 2027, so check the official site before you book.
