Elland Road

Stadium Football stadium and Leeds United's historic home ground

Elland Road stadium in Leeds hosts Leeds United matches and displays club memorabilia; matchday atmospheres and nearby Leeds nightlife draw visiting fans to the historic ground.

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Elland Road is a football stadium in Leeds, West Yorkshire, that has served as the home ground of Leeds United Football Club since the club’s formation. The ground dates back to the late 19th century and remains a focal point for major matches and events in the city.

The stadium offers tiered stands and facilities for supporters, with multiple entry points and transport connections for large crowds on matchdays. It has undergone redevelopment phases to modernise facilities while maintaining its role as a principal sporting venue for Leeds.

Elland Road sits within the Elland Road district of Leeds, a short distance southwest of the city centre and well connected by road and public transport networks.

  • Club home: Long-established home of Leeds United Football Club and a central sporting venue in the city since the late 19th century.
  • Access: Located close to central Leeds with public transport links including nearby train and bus services for matchday access.
Elland Road
Elland Road, Leeds LS11 0ES, England
53.7779, -1.5722
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How to Get to Elland Road #

Elland Road stadium is west of Leeds city centre in the Beeston/Armley area. From Leeds railway station it’s about 3 miles (roughly 4-5 km) west - a drive of around 15-25 minutes depending on traffic via the A647/A63; there are regular city buses from Leeds city centre to stops near the ground (matchday services increase frequency). Walking from central Leeds would take around 40-60 minutes.

Tips for Visiting Elland Road #

  • On matchdays use public transport from Leeds city centre - regular match-day buses and services run from Leeds station/City Square to Elland Road and are much faster than trying to drive and park near the stadium.
  • If you want behind-the-scenes access, book a stadium tour or museum visit on a non-match day in advance; these sell out around popular fixtures and cup games.
  • To avoid long entry queues, arrive at least 45-60 minutes before kickoff and enter through the designated away/home turnstiles shown on your ticket - matchday stewards and signage will direct you to the correct entrance.

Best Time to Visit Elland Road #

If you want a calm visit, go on a non-match day or during the off-season; match days are lively but very crowded.

Match season (busy)
Aug-May · 2-15°C (Leeds) to 15-25°C in summer months
Very busy on match days with large crowds and heavy local transport use - plan travel and arrive early.
Off-season / Non-match days
Jun-Jul · 15-25°C
Quieter period for stadium tours, nearby riverside walks and local attractions without match-day disruption.
Shoulder periods
Mar-May, Sep-Oct · 5-18°C
Good compromise of milder weather and fewer peak crowds depending on the fixture schedule.

Weather & Climate near Elland Road #

Climate

Elland Road's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (710 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
-9°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

4°
Feels Like Cold
4°C
Temperature
1° – 6°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.9h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

4°
Feels Like Cold
4°C
Temperature
1° – 7°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
3° – 9°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

8°
Feels Like Cold
8°C
Temperature
4° – 12°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
13.8h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
7° – 16°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
15.7h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° – 19°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
16.7h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

68 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° – 21°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
16.2h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

68 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° – 20°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
14.6h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
9° – 17°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
7° – 13°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.4h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

7°
Feels Like Cold
7°C
Temperature
4° – 9°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.4h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with 75 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
2° – 7°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.3h daylight

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