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Shopping The guide was updated: 2024-09-16

Leeds has been dubbed United Kingdom's shopping Mecca of the north, and for good reason: the abundance of shopping centres is due to the compact city centre where you will find designer stores, high end brands, market stalls and independent boutiques. There is no need to bring your walking shoes, because everything is always around you, within a walking distance. Many of the shops are also housed in beautiful arcades and listed buildings which only enhance the whole shopping experience.

Victoria Quarter

Victoria Quarter

Victoria Quarter, located right in the heart of Leeds, is a shopping area topped by the largest stained glass roof in Europe. If you stop by, you will find more than 70 boutiques featuring the most exclusive brands. This area was once a mass of narrow yards, housing slaughter houses and butcher shops, and was then redeveloped in the early 1900s.

Trinity Leeds

Trinity Leeds

Trinity Leeds is one of the most popular shopping destinations in Leeds. Inside the mall, you will find more than 120 national and international brands selling every kind of product you may need. When the hunger kicks in, do not worry, there are plenty of cafes and restaurants where to grab a bite to eat.

Our Handmade Collective

Our Handmade Collective

Located at the Grand Arcade, this lovely shop features original gifts for any occasion. Head to this little gem, where more than 50 local designer makers display their quality crafts, jewellery, home decor, art works, ceramics and much more, and stop by if you are looking for a truly unique Christmas gift, a souvenir with a personal touch, or any other handmade object: there's something for everyone.

Kirkgate Market

Kirkgate Market

One of the largest indoor markets in Europe, Leeds Kirkgate Market is a paradise for all the foodies who just love fresh food and drink, but also for those who love fashion, jewellery and flowers. Here you surely will find some of the most characterful traders in the city, who come from different countries and have worked here for decades. It should definitely be amongst the top sights of your itinerary.

Corn Exchange

Corn Exchange

For the all-you-need experience, go to the Corn Exchange shopping centre, formerly one of the only three corn exchanges in the country, the places where merchants traded corn. This magnificent Victorian building was completed in 1864 by the British architect Cuthbert Brodrick, and houses today a vast array of shops (selling fashion items, homeware, music and design products) and a wide choice of good restaurants and cafes.

Otley Market

Otley Market

Otley is one of the most picturesque areas around Leeds, very popular among tourists and walkers. Here, you will also find one of the largest local markets in the city, covering around 100 open-air stalls selling everything from clothes and household items, to crafts, food, drink, jewellery and gifts. Stroll around and find some unique gifts to bring back home while mingling with the locals.

Grand Arcade

Grand Arcade

Full of independent retailers, Grand Arcade is one of the oldest shopping arcade in Leeds city centre and should not be missed. This is a true paradise for those looking for something different, items that cannot be find on the traditional High Street.

Queens Arcade

Queens Arcade

Browse through an array of cool independent shops as well as high-street stores at this historic arcade in the heart of Leeds city centre, opposite Victoria Quarter. A range of great jewellery shops and clothing boutiques are housed here, amongst other interesting shops.

White Rose Shopping Centre

White Rose Shopping Centre

With more than 120 shops, including well-known high street favourites as well as small specialist gems, you will surely have a great shopping experience at White Rose Shopping Centre. When feeling hungry or thirsty, just choose one of the several cafes and restaurant inside the mall.

Merrion Centre

Merrion Centre

Since its opening in 1964, Merrion Centre has quickly become one of Leeds' favourite shopping destinations, including over 100 shops of any kind, several restaurants and cafes, a supermarket and even a bowling alley. If you are passionate about music, you should pay a visit to Jumbo Records (www.jumborecords.co.uk), a popular independent record store that sells vinyls and promotes local and regional artists.

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