🇬🇧 Leeds 2-Day Itinerary (Compact & Efficient!)

P.S. Can be done in 1 day for speedrunners! 🚞 Transport 🚂 Glasgow/Edinburgh → Leeds Direct Train (Avoid connections!) 7:48-12:07: Glasgow → Leeds 13:08-17:07: Leeds → Edinburgh → Glasgow 🏰 Day 1: City Centre Crawl 📍 Leeds Cathedral ☀️ Sunlight through stained glass = pure serenity. 📍 Leeds City Museum 🏺 Hidden gem! Interactive exhibits (pottery puzzles, "archaeology digs") + city history. 📍 Leeds Art Gallery 🎨 Quick but charming: DIY portrait zone (fun with friends!). 📍 Kirkgate Market 🦐 Go early! Closes by 2 PM. Famous for: Fresh seafood + roast meats (Chinese-style BBQ!). Cheap flowers, spices, and quirky stalls. 📍 Victoria Quarter 🛍️ Pretty but standard mall—good for photos (glass ceilings!). 📍 Corn Exchange 🪴 Hipster paradise: Vintage fashion, plants, handmade jewelry. 📚 Day 2: University of Leeds 🏛️ Golden hour = magic! The library feels like Hogwarts—push the door and boom, wizard mode activated. 🍝 Food Rec: Akbar’s 🤵 MVP service! Waiters nailed Chinese tastes—huge portions, £20/person (with leftovers!). #Leeds #UKTravel #StudyInUK #BritishWeekend 🎡