Retail therapy in Leeds
Check out our guide below to the shopping centres of Leeds!
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Trinity Leeds
Postcode: LS1 5AT
Best service to take: Park Row and Boar Lane Services - 4, 5, 7, 7A, 7S, 19, 19A, 27, 28 and 40
A premier shopping centre in the heart of the city. You’ll find more than 120 national and international brands under one iconic roof. Hungry shoppers are in luck with a range of over 40 top restaurants, coffee shops, bars and Trinity Kitchen - a unique mix of vibrant restaurants and street food vans.
Cinema - Everyman Cinema offers a unique experience beyond just films - with its vision of delivering quality films, food and service within a luxury setting.
Victoria Leeds – Victoria Gate & Victoria Quarter
Best service to take: Vicar Lane Services - 2, 3, 3A, 4, 5, 7, 7A, 7S, 12, 13, 13A, 51 and 52
https://www.victorialeeds.co.uk/
The Victoria Quarter is Grade-II listed and home to the largest stained-glass work in Britain designed by artist Brian Clarke as well as gorgeous arcades. Victoria Gate shopping centre is located East of Vicar Lane and together they offer a fantastic shopping experience with major stores like Harvey Nichols and John Lewis as well as high-end luxury brands.
The Light
Postcode: LS1 8TL
Best service to take:
any service that operates via Headrow or Albion Street
The Light is a place you can go to enjoy yourself, be yourself and be the brightest version of yourself. Whether sweating at the gym, escaping with a film at the cinema or eating your favourite meal, The Light is accessible any time day or night.
White Rose Shopping Centre
Postcode: LS11 8LU
Best service to take: 3, 3A, 9, 12 and 65
https://white-rose.co.uk/special-opening-hours-reopening
With over 120 shops at White Rose, shopping in Leeds has never been so exciting. From your high-street favourites to specialist gems, you will be sure to find a little something at this shopping centre. When it’s time for a break from the shops, you can relax and recharge at their wide range of food and drink outlets such as Wagamama’s, Limeyard, Pizza Express and Five Guys, there’s a choice to suit all foodie tastes.
Cinema - an 11-screen IMAX Cineworld cinema showing the latest blockbuster releases from the world of film.
Leeds Corn Exchange
Postcode: LS1 7BR
https://www.leedscornexchange.co.uk/shops
Best service to take: Vicar Lane Services - 2, 3, 3A, 4, 5, 7, 7A, 7S, 12, 13, 13A, 16, 16A, 19, 19A, 40, 51, 52 and 74
Home to a family of independently minded vendors offering an experience you just won’t find elsewhere in Leeds. Hidden retail gems include: The Great Yorkshire Shop, Released Records, Northern Acoustics, Dion Smith Jewellery and much more!
Leeds Kirkgate Market
Postcode: LS2 7HY
Best service to take: Vicar Lane Services - 2, 3, 3A, 4, 5, 7, 7A, 7S, 12, 13, 13A, 16, 16A, 40, 49, 50, 50A, 51, 52, 56, X26 and X27
https://www.leeds.gov.uk/leedsmarkets
Kirkgate Market is the largest covered market in Europe with over 800 stalls. There’s lots of stalls to discover including record, fashion, jewellery, haberdashery stalls and vendors such as The Teapot - enjoy!
Thornton’s Arcade
Postcode: LS1 6LB
Best service to take: Vicar Lane Services - 2, 3, 3A, 4, 5, 7, 7A, 7S, 12, 13, 13A, 51 and 52
Built in 1878 Thornton's Arcade is the oldest covered shopping street in Leeds - with a neo-gothic structure designed by George Smith and the famous Ivanhoe Clock. It’s home to some great retail gems including Welcome Skate Store, a one-stop-shop for all your skating needs, as well as OK Comics one of the best comics bookstores in the country.
Queen’s Arcade
Postcode: LS1 6LF
Best service to take: Vicar Lane Services - 2, 3, 3A, 4, 5, 7, 7A, 7S, 12, 13, 13A, 51 and 52
Named in honour of Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee the Queen’s Arcade is a charming Grade-II listed building that’s stood on Briggate since 1889. Home to big names as well as independents like Accent Clothing, Aladdin’s Cave jewellery shop and Mary Shortle’s quirky doll shop.
The Grand Arcade
Postcode: LS1 6PG
Best service to take: Vicar Lane Services - 2, 3, 3A, 6, 7, 7A, 7S, 12, 13, 13A, 49, 50, 50A, 51, 52, 56, X98 and X99
http://www.grandarcadeleeds.co.uk/
The Grand Arcade was designed by local architects Smith & Tweddle in 1897 and has bunting strung from shop-to-shop and the unique Potts Clock adding to its charm! With lots of independents like the Handmade Collective and the jazz den The Domino Club to enjoy!
Central Arcade
Postcode: LS1 6DX
Best service to take: Vicar Lane Services - 2, 3, 3A, 4, 5, 7, 7A, 7S, 12, 13, 13A, 19, 19A, 40, 51 and 52
Central Arcade is one of the more modern shopping arcades in Leeds opening in 2012. The capacious arcade is split across three floors, with loads of niche boutiques to explore.
The Core
Postcode: LS1 6JE
Best service to take: Headrow Services - 1, 6, 8, 27, 28, 29, 51, 52 and 56
https://www.thecoreleeds.co.uk/
At the heart of Leeds city centre, the Core offers a big range of options for visitors to enjoy from various shops like Cotswold Outdoor, Game and Matalan to cafes, restaurants and a gym for your health and fitness.
St John’s Centre
Postcode: LS2 8LQ
Best service to take: Albion Street Services - 1, 6, 8, 27, 28, 29, 51, 52, 56 and X84
With a great mix of retailers over two levels including fashion, gifts and food St John’s Centre makes shopping in Leeds easy. Some shops include Calendar Club, Card Factory, HMV and even a Post Office. With hairdressers and Icestone gelato there is lots to do and enjoy!
Merrion Centre
Postcode: LS2 8NG
Best service to take: Albion Street Services - 1, 6, 8, 27, 28, 29, 51, 52, 56 and X84
https://www.merrioncentre.co.uk/
With more than 30 non-essential retail stores, including 10 new brands the Merrion Centre is now reopen including a new beauty salon Teisha’s Hair & Beauty and Barber AA. Other shops include the recently launched Leeds Rhinos store and some independents such as Jumbo Records and the unique Chilli Shop.