Swish, Damn Swish - no, not a famous line from a swashbuckling James Bond rip off, this arcade is…read moreincredible. A whole Victorian street in the shopping heart of Leeds enclosed by a wonderfully modern glass covering. OK, so the shops are all designer, the ones everyone loves to look in, sometimes go in to have a look at just how much some people are prepared to pay for t-shirt....but boy the designers have designed a perfect place for designers to come sell their designer bits 'n bobs. little bubbling fountains, coffee and bagel huts for that quick pit stop and belly filler. I sat in here for about an hour, just sipping my cheap filter coffee and commoner's bacon and egg bagel getting a good view of how the other half live. I didn't mind, I was content, in such a place I find it hard to believe anyone could feel otherwise.

The Victoria Quarter is the Leeds hotspot for chic shopping. I'm sure it would object to being…read moredescribed as such but that's tough, cos it's be that's writing it so ner. In all seriousness, The Victoria Quarter is the opulent home to some of the more high end brands of the Leeds shopping arena, and with it comes certain prestige in being housed here. The little independent stores like the French Revolution and Rose & Co gain a little kudos in being located here, as that is the effect the Victoria Quarter has on a business here. It is really rather easy to get lost in the annals of the walkways, be it through gawping at all the lovely shopping enticements, or be it from the identical high vaulted ceilings and archways criss crossing across one another, identical fountains, and sympathetic shop signage so that it doesn't interfer with the original features and feel of the Victorian decor. Depending on which entrance you take you will find fountains tinkling delicately, or small tables with coffee service, or even a small but assuredly delicious pattisserie. Benches are also dotted around and if you take the time to perch, and knock your head back you'll see the bizarre yet beautiful glass decoration. A worthy attraction all on it's own.

It's a funny thing to write a review of a shopping centre, but since my last visit to The Light, I…read morerealised I was indeed a fan. Whilst it's of course handy to review the individual shops, giving an overview of these places is not without use. It's not large, it's not bustling per se, but it's got some real gems within and for that it deserves a mention. One of my favourite indie coffee shops, La Bottega Milanese, is housed inside and it's well worth stopping by for a pick me up. Not only do they have great coffee, but plentiful and delicious bites too. You'll also find some lovely shops, including Fabrication and Joy, both of which are fab for a browse. (More on those individually.) As far as shopping centres go, I do enjoy the fact it has a pleasant mix of independents and chains, although I can't say I visit for Cafe Rouge or Starbucks all that often. I've long intended upon eating at Franco's, since trying a bite of their pizza at Epernay some time ago, so expect some words on there soon. I'm sad that Salt's had to leave the place, but I hear they're still online if you're hankering for some of their delicious fare. All in all, it'll take you perhaps a few minutes to wander through, but it's a gorgeous building and well worth investigating. They've some kind of discount club, sometimes do events, and are yet another location in Leeds that gives us the shopping prowess we have.

As shopping centres go, an amble through The Light is a considerably pleasant experience. The very…read morehigh glass ceiling makes for a very light and airy space (hence the name), with an almost monumental feel when descending the escalator onto the ground floor. The Light doesn't boast a huge range of shops, but is does manage to fit in a cinema, hotel and gym. Like most shopping centres, the shops are all chain stores, though of a more up market ilk that those of nearby St. John's or the Merrion Centre. Due to the lack of independent retailers, bars and eateries the Light definitely lacks character in its offering, but its character lies in the huge towering space within, and the use of what were once exterior walls and windows of neighbouring buildings in its slick interior. If you seek a tranquil shopping experience, fancy a Nando's, a trip to Vue, or simply want to take a short cut slicing off the corner between Albion Street and the Headrow, a walk through The Light can bring a moment of calm amongst the hustle and bustle of the city centre.

Another lovely indoor market/ boutique type shops with a cafe on the middle floor…read more Shops of all sorts of persuasions, an absolute delight to walk around and take in the wonders of the architect who created such a magnificent building!

This was a really cool space. It rained a lot when I was there, so it smelled a little musty…read moreinside. The high ceilings and old-historic feel of the area was really fun. The kids enjoyed running around. Most of the shops were closed when I visited, but there were little boutiques and things.

I think Crown Point is a bit neglected. Not a lot of people know it's there, because they don't…read moreventure very far south out the city centre. I work pretty close so end up coming here to buy cheap clothes in Peacocks or New Look, or to pick up a DVD from Asda. There's a Costa Coffee where you can have a lunchtime latte, or get a sarnie deal at the Boots. There's a good sized TK Maxx too (I love TK Maxx in spite of its pro-knife tendencies). I'll admit the parking is a nightmare a lot of the time - the layout at the entrance is a bit stoopid, but parking in the city centre's even less appealing to me : )

Crown point is a retail park on the edge of Leeds city centre which continues to just get bigger…read moreand better. So many new stores have been added recently it now boost and impressive 18 stores which include Argos, next, boots, currys, comet and T K Maxx. Its a great alternative to the city centre as Crown Point offers over 800 free parking spaces for its customers. Disabled and mother and baby parking spaces available too.

I simply loved this place because I'm an American tourist! This shopping center was so convenient…read moreand fun. I stayed in a hotel across the street, so this entire area was accessible from many entrances and most of the mall was covered. I thought the shops and people were very nice.

Never been to Leeds, one can only dream though! Hopes and dreams aside I've only ever heard good…read morethings of Leeds (though this was from the ex-wife so ey who knows ahah ah) and trinity looks appetizing to say the least. Alright going down the pub now to forget about my wife Rebecca. Peace out, Keith.

Like the nerdy protagonist of the Princess Diaries, The Arndale Centre has so much potential and it…read moredoesn't even know it. There's so many great aspects to this busy hub of Headingley from the convenience of a Sainsburys and Pizza Express to the well loved Arcadia wine bar. It's even got a number of great charity shops which never seem to disappoint for bargains. Then you look at the empty retail spaces yawning out at the world like a chorus of diseased mouths and it makes the place look just so run down and tired. It's a shame. I think if some heroic pub chain came by and renovated that hollow space in the Arndale's belly it would do the place the world of good.

Love this place .. good place to go at the weekend some shops have great prices... service varies…read moredepending on which store but most of them are good .. such a wide selection of stuff that you can buy ... also .. not too many old people

We don't have such large shopping centres in Switzerland. It's cleaner than any town centre I've…read moreever seen in England with a wide variety of stores. My favourites: A Thornton's, a gigantic Sainsbury's (with every kind of Gü pudding and a huge assortment of chips), several cupcake and cookie stands and a stand selling every conceivable mobile phone case and cover, even one for my Xperia Z! There are also two very large gift / card shops that will probably sell the most obscure card you just couldn't find anywhere else. Try not to go in a mixed gender group, since there's not much for the men to do other than sit around in the café in the middle of the ground floor while the women wander around aimlessly for several hours. Lots and lots of parking, clean facilities.

The Merrion Centre in Leeds is the second largest shopping centre in the city. Although I much…read moreprefer the larger Trinity Leeds nearby, they still have a nice selection of brands here, and the location being right by the First Direct Arena is useful to hop in without much of a detour before a show. As of January 2024, it's the 41st largest shopping centre in the UK in terms of retail space at 74,100 meters squared in area. Parking is expensive, and it's shared with the arena nearby, rates start at £3.50 for one hour, but when you're parking in a city you always seem to get similar rates. The inside of the shopping centre looks ordinary pretty much like any mall which opened in the UK around the 60s/70s. It's easy enough to follow the layout, there is a large map which shows not only the shops inside the centre, but the rest of Merrion Way, including the outlets just outside including Pizza Express, Starbucks and the Co-Op, and then leading to the arena and Ibis Hotel. There is a large Morrisons supermarket located here and an Amazon Hub featuring two Amazon Lockers for deliveries/returns. There are many budget shops located here which you might not find elsewhere in the city centre including Iceland, Heron Foods and Home Bargains and one or two charity shops. 3* - OK, the shopping centre isn't somewhere you'd go out of your way to visit, luckily due to being within the city centre of a big city, you don't have too, useful if you're looking for a specific store here but otherwise it's just another reasonable addition to Leeds' shopping scene.

The Merrion Centre is one of the larger shopping centres of Leeds and as such offers a little bit…read moremore choice in shopping. One of the most obvious shops within the Merrion Centre is the huge Morrisons, and accompanying car park, which is useful for residents across the city. The range of shops includes KRCS Apple Store, Fuji Hiro, Yorkshire Linen Co., Costa Coffee, Peacocks, O2 store, Thorntons and a great deal more. At the back of the Merrion Centre there are a number of indie style shops too, which often are overlooked, but are worth going along to check out. Some of the more innovative elements of the Merrion Centre include their impressive Christmas display which each year puts a smile on the wee kid's faces as they toddle past! Currently, or at least when I last visited, there was a really intriguing and interesting art installation along the walls of the entrance adjacent to Morrisons. I noticed that there were peep holes in the wall and odd lights, and on further investigation noticed that if you looked through the eye holes there were video projections, displays and models on show! It was really very cool. All in all, Merrion is a pretty decent place to shop. Certainly, it has enough of a range of stores to satisfy most people's tastes, needs and desires.

A cheap department store that was well underway with pre-Christmas sales on virtually everything in…read morethe shop. From cheap to very cheap people were bustling through the shop hovering up a bargain or two. Everything from kitchen cookware to dining sets; ornaments and home accessories such as picture frames and candles. There were clothes (though not particularly nice ones) and bits and bobs for children. Although not particularly unique or special you could find all those little things that make life a tad easier in the home for a good price, like pepper grinders and tea lights.

This is a nice store i was surprised as i have not visited on before, my sister actually dragged me…read morein as i was visiting her. I ending up buying about 6 DVD's for less than £20. I also bought some Olay products which were so cheap i thought they must be out of date, they weren't tho. Really cool place

Since the addition of Found in the St. Johns Centre, my visitation rates here have increased…read morevastly, so I felt the need to add an update. (Though I mentioned previously, I'd only just discovered this quirky gem!) Of course, there are still a few shops that I'm less keen on/don't visit too often but as it goes there are still some worthy places to visit in here! Of course there is Jumbo (again as mentioned prior) - a seriously decent, large, independent music shop which not only houses a proud collection of vinyl but sells most of the best gig tickets for in and around Leeds too. Whilst this shopping centre isn't the most interesting for indie/unique choice, it has a few damn good things going for it and I'm becoming much more regular visitor. Found is truly a lovely place to go for a browse, housing both vintage and vintage styled goods, indie jewellery and other interesting finds. There's a new toy shop, which seems perfectly timely for Christmas, and it looks to be of a similar theme to The Discovery Store, so should be reasonably interesting! Dare I say it, I'm even becoming a browsing fan of Dorothy Perkins, so all in all I'm getting fonder and fonder of the St. Johns Centre! If nothing else, this would be a good place to start for gift inspiration as the year swiftly comes to a close...

This is one of several mid-range, budget shopping centres in Leeds city centre and aren't we lucky…read moreto have so many of them so we can hide from the rain? There's not really much out of the ordinary here but it does it's job. I'm sure there are plenty of bargains to be found if you know where to look. Shops flank the wide walk ways which are also dotted with stalls selling things like off-brand hand bags and personalised gifts. There are a couple of food places too, but they're the standard thing you expect in a shopping centre (McDonalds and, I think, a Subway). Student discounts are offered in a lot of the stores, which further helps if you're shopping on a tight budget. Probably the most interesting stores are Evolution, an ethical home ware store and Jumbo records, and independent music shop.