Excellent nightlife, great shopping, fascinating architecture, world renowned sports venues and our close proximity to the beautiful Yorkshire Dales are just a few of the many attractions that bring over 11 million visitors to Leeds every year.

Whether it's for business or leisure, the Leeds lifestyle has a lot to offer. With over 100 bars, 25 night clubs and 75 restaurants in the city centre alone, Leeds is famous for its vibrant night life and cultural scene. The city is also home to the Leeds International Pianoforte Competition and top international performing companies such as Opera North, Northern Ballet and Phoenix Dance Theatre.

Dubbed the 'Knightsbridge of the North' by the Lonely Planet Guide to Britain, Leeds is also Yorkshire and Humberside's prime shopping location. Leeds has more than 4.3 million square feet of retail space with over 1,000 shops set in
stunning architectural surroundings such as the
Victoria Quarter, the Corn Exchange, the Headrow
Centre, Leeds Shopping Plaza and The Light.

Corn Exchange, The Call Lane, LS1 7BR

Over 30 shops in a unique Victorian building

Headrow Shopping Centre, The Schofield Centre, LS1 6JE

Shopping on several levels including the UK's largest sports store, and Yorkshire's largest music shop.

Leeds Shopping Plaza, Albion Street, LS1 5ER

Shops and cafes on several different levels

The Light, The Headrow

In the Light are more shops, as well as a fitness club and a 13 screen cinema.

Victoria Quarter 4, Cross Arcade, LS1 6AZ

Designer shops and cafes in the stunning arcades of the Victoria Quarter.

Victoria Quarter is a beautiful shopping centre and known as the premium shopping centre in the North of England. Bringing together brands such as Ted Baker, Vivienne Westwood, Karen Millen, French Connection, Diesel, Space NK, Hobbs, All Saints and Jigsaw, as well as being home to the first Harvey Nichols store outside London.

As Victoria Quarter's reputation has flourished so too have the surrounding areas, existing buildings close by have been transformed into stylish loft apartments and Vicar Lane is emerging as the natural extension to VQ's product offering.

Victoria Quarter was originally designed by architect Frank Matcham. He used rich marbles, gilded mosaics, handsome cast and wrought iron, as well as carved and polished mahogany, to create two streets, two arcades and the Empire Theatre (now Harvey Nichols). Today Matcham's work has been sympathetically restored to its original splendour, introducing the style and creativity of the present.

The mix of retailers, together with breath-taking architecture (the centre is home to the largest stained glass window in England) and continental atmosphere, has given the city something completely different. And as VQ's reputation has grown so too has its catchment area, with people travelling from as far afield as New York, France and Italy. It is quite simply something far too unique to miss
John Bade, Centre Director, Victoria Quarter

Victoria Quarter is situated at the heart of the Leeds shopping area, close to both bus and railway stations, taxi ranks and city centre car parks.

White Rose Shopping Centre, Dewsbury Road, Leeds

Over 100 retail outlets including many high-street names. The Centre is open until 8pm during the week – except Thursdays when it stays open to 9pm – and until 7pm and 5pm on Saturday and Sunday. Free car parking and excellent facilities for disabled customers.

Leeds Kirkgate Market

Monday – Saturday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 14:00 (no open market)

Leeds Kirkgate Market is Europe’s largest indoor market and is open 6 days a week. With over 400 stalls inside and a further 200 outside, it is an eclectic mix where traders offer freshness, variety, and value for money with friendly service in a vibrant atmosphere with something for everyone all under one roof.

Leeds Farmers market

Leeds farmers market is held on the first and third Sunday of every month 09:00 – 14:00.
Offering all that the name suggests –seasonal harvested fruit and vegetables, cut flowers, tempting cheeses, meat and fish, crusty breads and delicious conserves as well as organic and other farm produce. Craft and gift stalls boasting hand made items such as pottery, toys, cards, hand-made clothes and furniture.

‘A true taste of the country in the heart of the city centre’.