How to find us
Leave M621 at Junction 4, keep in left hand lane signposted A639 Pontefract/Rothwell. Keep left on slip road (A639). At traffic lights turn right. At roundabout take third exit then take first left onto Goodman Street. h2010 marketing suite is on the right.
Make yourself at home in Leeds.
To live in central Leeds is to be part of a modern British success story. It has been transformed from a northern industrial centre to one of the most successful cities in Europe. It is now renowned for leisure, culture, shopping and professional excellence, most notably in the banking and legal sectors. Leeds is a vibrant and exciting place to live, and here’s some useful information to help you settle in.
General background
Leeds is an “on-your-doorstep” location; all the facilities for a work-life balance are very close by. Pretty much in the centre of the UK, with easy access to major transport links and international destinations, Leeds is a great place for work and play. Its rich culture and heritage, coupled with a friendly, warm approach make it a target destination for companies and individuals alike.
Entertainment
Over 180 bars and pubs, 90 restaurants, and 29 nightclubs make Leeds city centre a vibrant entertainment hub. Cultural Performance companies such as Opera North, Northern Ballet and the Phoenix Dance Theatre have firmly established it as a centre of excellence in performing arts. A rich architectural and historical heritage is represented by a number of museums, galleries, stately homes and theatres, including the Royal Armouries and the Thackray Medical Museum.
Opera North
www.operanorth.co.uk
0113 243 9999
Royal Armouries
www.royalarmouries.org
0113 220 1999
Tiger Tiger
www.tigertiger-leeds.co.uk
0113 236 6999
Shopping
Leeds is often deservedly referred to as ‘the Knightsbridge of the North’. With over 1,000 shops there is something for all tastes, including the renowned Louis Vuitton and Harvey Nichols. The shopping experience is enhanced by some stunning retail arcades, including The Light, Trinity Quarter, alongside established areas such as the Victoria Quarter, Briggate, and Leeds Shopping Plaza.
The Light
www.thelightleeds.co.uk
0113 218 2060
Victoria Quarter
www.v-q.co.uk
0113 245 5333
White Rose Centre
www.white-rose.co.uk
0113 229 123
Travel
Situated within two miles of the very centre of Leeds, close to junction 4 of the M621, the development offers easy access to all major transport links: fast access to the M62 corridor and the M1/ A1, as well as mainline rail access bringing London, Edinburgh and Manchester all within easy reach. Leeds-Bradford airport is 30 minutes drive away, offering domestic and international destinations for business or those last-minute getaways.
Leeds Bradford Airport
www.leedsbradfordairport.co.uk
0871 288 2288
Leeds Central Station
www.networkrail.co.uk
08457 114141
Education
Education is well served within the vicinity, covering all ages from infants up. The development is also close to Leeds University, and Leeds City College, offering opportunities for adult learning and vocational courses.
Low Road Primary School
0113 214 1704
Clapgate Primary School
0113 271 6700
Leeds City College
www.leedscitycollege.ac.uk
Adult Learning
www.leeds.gov.uk
Mount St Mary’s Catholic High School
www.mount-st-maryshigh.leeds.sch.uk
0113 243 6642
Outdoor and leisure activities
Leeds boasts seven major parks, and a number of community parks, playgrounds, nature conservation sites and woodlands. It is also on the doorstep of the breathtaking North York Moors, for walks, hikes or to simply gaze at stunning scenery. There are 19 council leisure centres in Leeds, as well as a number of well-known gyms to choose from. The Castleford X-scape indoor ski slope, offering year-round alpine thrills. Leeds is also within easy reach of Harrogate, York, and the East Coast, all of which offer opportunities for great days out.
X-scape
www.xscape.co.uk
Roundhay Park
www.roundhaypark.org.uk
North York Moors
www.northyorkmoors.org.uk