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Whatever the time of day, White Rose is here for shopping, eating and family fun. With easy road access from the M621 and M62, and 4,800 free parking spaces, it’s a hassle-free day out!

Shop ‘til you drop

A huge new M&S flagship store welcomes you as you arrive at White Rose. Packed with this season’s latest fashion, homewares and beauty, it’s a must-visit. Don’t forget to visit the Foodhall and M&S Café while you’re there. Elsewhere at White Rose you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to shopping. Visit Zara, Rituals, Office, Schuh and the Leeds United shop. Little ones will love spending time at Build-A-Bear, Flying Tiger Copenhagen and The Entertainer.

Food, glorious food

When the sun shines, the alfresco seating in The Village is the perfect place to stop for lunch or dinner! From the new Bianco Lounge to firm favourites wagamama and Friday’s, there’s lots of choice. If a flat white would

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ease those aching feet, then there’s plenty of options when it comes to stopping while you’re shopping. Choose from a host of tasty eateries, including Batch’d, Bakers & Baristas, Oh So Yum!, Bubble Ci-Tea and Krispy Kreme.

Family fun time

Out in The Village, you’ll find Cineworld, where you can catch the latest blockbusters while kicking back with ice cream or popcorn. Also in The Village, there’s our Woodland Play Area where kids can let off some steam after you’ve made them trek around the shops for a little too long. For heaps of fun with family or friends, you have to try out The Escapologist – try puzzling your way out of their fun interactive rooms, working as a team against the clock!

giant features a wide range of high street brands as well as food stands and an 11-screen Cineworld, complete with state-of-the-art IMAX screen.

Crossgates Shopping Centre is also home to many fashion, lifestyle and homeware retailers including New Look, Peacocks and The Works. It sits just east of the city and the lovely landscaped estate of Temple Newsam is close by, if you’d like to make a real day of it. Another two-birds-onestone opportunity awaits at Kirkstall Bridge Shopping Park.

Kirkstall Abbey Markets

After parking up for a browse around The Range, JD Sports and Holland & Barrett, nip to the spectacular monastery ruins of Kirkstall Abbey. Time your visit to coincide with the monthly Kirkstall Abbey Markets for a bonus shopping treat.

Other modern shopping centres on Leeds’ doorstep include The Springs at Thorpe Park, Crown Point Shopping Park and, if you’re willing to travel a little further for furniture retail bliss, Birstall Shopping Park in Batley. It boasts the region’s sole IKEA store.

If you prefer to swerve the big brands, Leeds’ network of independent shops are the perfect place to spend your hardearned cash. From hundred-year-old markets to quirky speciality stores, there’s a boutique to suit all retail tastes.

The city’s Victorian shopping arcades tempt you off the high street for an altogether more elegant browsing experience. While Victoria Quarter focuses on high-end designer brands, Queen’s Arcade contains a charming selection of boutiques you won’t find anywhere else.

Whether you want to swap your Louis Vuitton for Prada at Designer Exchange or stop for coffee and cake at Olive & Rye, this Grade 2-listed thoroughfare between Briggate and Lands Lane is well worth a wander.

A couple of buildings away, Thornton’s Arcade runs parallel to Queen’s Arcade. Opened in 1878, its three storeys contain an abundance of unique shops ideal for gifts. Visitors flock here not just for the specialist bookstores or designer clothing, but the sense of history.

Thornton’s Arcade was the first of its kind to be built in Leeds and its neo-Gothic arches and mechanised clock (complete with hand-painted wooden figures of Robin Hood and Friar Tuck!) continue to bring joy today.

Situated in the city’s Northern Quarter, Leeds Grand Arcade encompasses several independents. Among them are Our Handmade Collective, an award-winning gift shop with goods from over 85 local makers, as well as the