Wander through the ornately decorated Victoria Quarter to find row upon row of glamorous retailers and label-name stores. The magnificent 1900s arcade is beautifully ornamented with its original period interiors, designed by the theater architect Frank Matcham. Freshen up your wardrobe with fashionable new items or simply visit Victoria Quarter to admire its architecture and lavish decor.
Victoria Quarter is comprised of two main arcades, County Arcade and Queen Victoria Street. The shopping precinct covers three city blocks. See the façade of the old Empire Palace Theater, which was demolished in the 1960s. Enter the arched entryway and gaze up to see the stunning decorations. Rich marble fittings offset gilded mosaics. A colored-glass roof filters the light pouring into Queen Victoria Street.
If you are here to shop, you’ll be spoiled with the selection of luxury retail stores and style leaders. The arcade is home to several stores making their first debuts out of London. You can pick up designer clothing items, exciting new gifts, homewares and jewelry.
Be sure to take a break from exploring the historic arcade and grab a seat at one of the Victoria Quarter cafés. The arcade has six different cafés and restaurants, including an espresso bar, a juice bar and a selection of food outlets serving take-out lunches. Have a coffee or a snack and people-watch from the café’s seating. Victoria Quarter is a popular shopping destination for visitors and locals alike.
Victoria Quarter is situated in central Leeds. The Victorian-era shopping arcade is open daily until the evening however, some stores may have differing opening hours. It is free to enter and parking lots are available in the surrounding streets. Leeds Railway Station is just over 10-minutes’ walk away. Check out more shopping destinations at the Corn Exchange and Trinity Leeds Mall. The arcade is also close by Leeds’ fascinating heritage district, which features the magnificent Victorian architecture of Leeds Town Hall, Leeds Art Gallery and Leeds City Museum.
