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A mini guide to
City Centre: tips and FAQs
Local know-how and common questions
Local know-how
Tips for visiting
Look up in the arcades
The Victoria Quarter, Thornton's Arcade and Queens Arcade are under cover, which helps on a wet day.
Go to the market hungry
Kirkgate Market has indoor halls and an outdoor market off Vicar Lane. Check opening days on the market's own site.
Plan around opening days
The Henry Moore Institute and Leeds Art Gallery list different hours for Sundays, and several sights close on Mondays. Check each website before you go.
Walk the Headrow
The Town Hall, Art Gallery, Henry Moore Institute and Central Library stand side by side, a few minutes uphill from the station.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is City Centre?
City Centre is in Leeds, England. Victorian arcades, Kirkgate Market and the civic buildings on the Headrow. Nearby stops and stations include Leeds, Leeds Bus Station.
How long do I need in City Centre?
A full day. Allow longer if you plan to eat out or visit several attractions.
What are the highlights?
Highlights include Leeds Town Hall, Leeds Art Gallery, Henry Moore Institute. See the Things to do page for more.
How do I get there?
Nearby: Leeds (National Rail); Leeds Bus Station (Local and regional buses). The Getting there page links to the official timetables and journey planners.
Where can I eat and drink?
We list 30 places to eat and drink in and around City Centre, with filters to help you choose.
Where should I stay?
We list 5 hotels and other places to stay nearby. Check availability and prices with each property.
Is City Centre accessible?
Accessibility varies by street, building and venue. Check each attraction or operator’s access information before you travel.
While you are here
Things to see in City Centre
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Park Square
Georgian square with a central lawn, surrounded by Georgian buildings now used as offices.
Briggate
Pedestrianised main shopping street running north from Leeds Bridge, with old yards, alleys and Victorian arcades.
Leeds Town Hall
Cuthbert Brodrick's town hall on the Headrow, built 1853–58; now mainly a concert, conference and events venue.
Leeds
More areas to explore
Waterfront and Leeds Dock
The Royal Armouries, the Minster, the Calls and the mills of Holbeck
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Headingley, Hyde Park and Kirkstall
Test cricket, the university, an Edwardian cinema and a Cistercian abbey
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- City Square: Benjamin Smith, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Park Square: Tim Green from Bradford, CC BY 2.0, source
- Briggate: Benjamin Smith, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Leeds Town Hall: Andrew roberts uk, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Waterfront and Leeds Dock: Tim Green, CC BY 2.0, source
- Headingley, Hyde Park and Kirkstall: Minda, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits