Victoria Shopping Quarter
The Victorian Shopping Quarter is an area of Leeds city centre where you will find Victoria Quarter, Victoria Gate, Kirkgate Market and The Corn Exchange. The Victoria Quarter is now a unique lifestyle and leisure destination, home to more than 70 of the world’s leading designer brands such as Harvey Nichols, Louis Vuitton, Liz Earle, Paul Smith, Mulberry and Vivienne Westwood. Kirkgate Market is without doubt one of the most recognisable and best loved landmarks in the city. The majestic Grade I listed building dates back to 1857 boasts the first covered retail street in Leeds and is home to the birthplace of one of Britain’s biggest global brands Marks & Spencer which still has a presence. As soon as you enter this impressive Victorian masterpiece you feel alive! There isn’t anywhere like this in the UK. Leeds Corn Exchange, with its iconic domed roof, is one of Leeds’ most impressive Victorian buildings. This Grade I building houses a wide range of independent retailers and tasty eateries, and regularly hosts vintage markets and record fairs.