Access is a large shop specializing in keys, locks and general security. As most locksmiths are…read moreeither D.I.Y. shops or cobblers as well, having a large shop dedicated just to locks means that you'll find staff with specialist knowledge and products. They sell a wide range of safes, locks, door knocker and viewers. Their services include advice on safes and all manner of high security locks including door and window locks, key code locks, padlocks and security chains. They also install, replace or repair all types of locks and cut keys including all types of car keys. If you have any lock or security-related needs this is probably the best place in Leeds to go for help and advice from the friendly staff and to find the right products for you.

Popped in for a replacement lock. As a DIY disaster area myself I asked for it to be fitted but…read morewith some very simple instructions provided to me free of charge by the staff, I was able to install the lock myself thus saving nearly £40! Proper old fashioned service that you just don't get much of nowadays - highly recommended.

I've been back several times now, to bring new life to old shoes, and I have to say that these…read morechaps are fantastic. En route to town, I dropped in my solid favourite heels to be fixed up, and was greeted by the ever friendly and welcoming guys that man the shop. I'm sure one of them must be Steve, and one day I might venture to ask which one, but on this occasion I wasn't so brave as to make introductions. It costs just over a fiver to get re-heeling done, and I've never been in without being able to collect the shoes about 30 minutes later. Basically, it gives you enough time to pop off for a coffee, take in the world, and pop back again before going about your day. Of course, if you need keys cut, and the various other cobbler odd jobs, they're ready to provide good service for that too. They're always smiling, they're cheap and cheerful, they're fantastic and I've them to thank for not having to buy new shoes. It's always a pleasure. Cash only, but as Hannah says, there's a cash machine right next door!

Steve's is probably the most traditional business in the whole of Headingley - amidst a sea of…read morestudent pubs, bars and modern delis, it stands proud, providing ye olde cobbling and keycutting services for anyone who so desires. The keycutting services are as fast as they are cheap (very) and on the two occasions I've needed a key cut here, I've had no problems with the finished product working in my doors. Can't say I've ever needed to have a shoe cobbled though. I'm a firm believer in the if-a-shoe's-broke-bin-it school of thought, so I can't comment on Steve's shoe skills, but I'd wager they're as professional as his key-cutting skills are.