The Corn Exchange
A stunning unique Grade I listed building which houses independent designers of clothing, jewellery and gifts. Admire the award winning architecture and marvel at the dramatic roofscape whilst you sip a cappuccino at one of many open cafés. A centre for culture – it also hosts exhibitions, shows and music events. A recent 're-evaluation exercise' concluded that the building should become a central destination for premium dining, food and drink.
Granary Wharf
One of Leeds’ best kept secrets, Granary Wharf has cafés and restaurants, street entertainers, an exhibition space and a large selection of underground market-place stalls. This is the place to be for something different, selling everything from Moroccan interiors to Egyptian handicrafts, Goth gear and pine furniture.
Kirkgate Market
Over 800 traders regularly attend the recently renovated Kirkgate Market, housed in impressive Edwardian buildings famous for their ornamental dragons. Almost every type of foodstuff from the mundane to the exotic is available and it was recently named as the best market in the North, and one of the best in Britain, by a panel of chefs, food experts and authors.
The Queens Arcade
Another highlight of Leeds’ strong Victorian roots, this arcade was completely refurbished in 1994 and a mosaic floor was installed. As with the other arcades in Leeds, the Queen’s is home to some of the best independent shops in the city.
The Light
A £100 million development on the Headrow, home to some of the best known names in fashion and designer retail. The Light combines shopping with up-to-the-minute bars and nightclubs, a wide variety of eateries and restaurants, a 13-screen cinema, the Esporta Health and Fitness Club and a Radisson SAS Hotel.
Victoria Quarter
Victoria Quarter is the fashion and lifestyle destination of the North. VQ’s mix of exclusive fashion, beauty and lifestyle stores, cosmopolitan vibrancy and breath-taking Victorian architecture combine to give a unique shopping experience. Home to more than 70 top names such as LK Bennett, Vivienne Westwood, Gieves and Hawkes, Jigsaw, Ted Baker, Karen Millen, Reiss, Molton Brown, TM Lewin, Diesel, Jo Malone, Space NK and, of course, Harvey Nichols.
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