Leeds Civic Hall, Leeds

Name: Leeds Civic Hall
Address: Leeds, United Kingdom

#58 among attractions in Leeds

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Leeds Civic Hall is a municipal building located in the civic quarter of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It replaced Leeds Town Hall as the administrative centre in 1933. The Civic Hall houses Leeds City Council offices, council chamber and a banqueting hall, and is a Grade II* listed building. A city landmark, two 2.3 metres high gold-leafed owls top its twin towers, decorations which are joined by four more owls on columns in Millennium Square, which sits to the front, and a gilded clock on both sides. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 23 August 1933 (90 years ago)Coordinates: 53°48'8"N, 1°32'55"W

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City and Holbeck (Leeds City Centre)Leeds United Kingdom

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Leeds Civic Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Merrion Centre, The Light, The Headrow, St John's Centre.

~1080 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Merrion Centre, Leeds
6 min walk • In the heart of Leeds, the Merrion Centre stands as a bustling hub for shopping and leisure, offering a dynamic mix of retail, dining, and entertainment options to locals and visitors alike. Established in the 1960s, this shopping centre has evolved with the city...
~1030 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Light, Leeds
5 min walk • The Light is a vibrant and modern shopping and leisure complex located in the heart of Leeds, United Kingdom. This bustling centre has become a popular destination for both locals and visitors, offering a dynamic mix of retail shops, restaurants, cafes,...
~1280 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping district
The Headrow, Leeds
7 min walk • The Headrow is a prominent thoroughfare in the bustling city of Leeds, United Kingdom. As a central artery of this vibrant urban landscape, it stretches east-west through the city center, offering a unique blend of historic charm and modern vitality.
~1230 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
St John's Centre, Leeds
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Leeds, St John's Centre is a bustling hub for shoppers looking for a convenient and varied retail experience. This shopping centre, situated in one of the UK's most vibrant cities, offers a blend of both high-street and independent stores...
~940 ftS
Memorial
Leeds War Memorial, Leeds
5 min walk • The Leeds War Memorial stands as a poignant tribute to the sacrifice and valor of the city's servicemen and women who laid down their lives in the two World Wars and subsequent conflicts. Situated in Victoria Gardens, adjacent to Leeds Art Gallery and the Henry Moore...
~770 ftS
City hall, Architecture
Leeds Town Hall, Leeds
4 min walk • Leeds Town Hall stands as a proud emblem of civic pride in the heart of Leeds, United Kingdom. This Victorian building, a masterpiece of 19th-century design, was completed in 1858 to serve as the administrative center of the city.
~930 ftE
Museum with diverse civic collection
Leeds City Museum, Leeds
5 min walk • Leeds City Museum, nestled in the heart of Leeds, United Kingdom, is a beacon of cultural heritage and education. Housed in the stunning Leeds Institute building, which dates back to 1862, the museum was re-established in its current location in 2008, offering a...
~270 ftE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
O2 Academy Leeds, Leeds
2 min walk • The O₂ Academy Leeds is a music venue situated in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It is run by the Academy Music Group, which has other music venues around the UK. The Academy was nominated for the TPi Awards 2010 for the country's favourite venue.
~300 ftS
Square
Millennium Square, Leeds
2 min walk • Millennium Square is a city square in the Civic Quarter of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It was Leeds's flagship project to mark the year 2000, and was jointly funded by Leeds City Council and the Millennium Commission.
~1800 ftSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Leeds City Varieties, Leeds
9 min walk • The Leeds City Varieties is a Grade II* listed music hall in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.
~720 ftSE
Neo-Gothic cathedral with sculptures
Leeds Cathedral, Leeds
4 min walk • Leeds Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Church of St Anne, commonly known as Saint Anne's Cathedral, is the Cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Leeds, and is the seat of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Leeds.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Leeds Civic Hall?

Nearby attractions include O2 Academy Leeds, Leeds (2 min walk), Millennium Square, Leeds (2 min walk), Carriageworks Theatre, Leeds (2 min walk), Northern Film School, Leeds (3 min walk).

How to get to Leeds Civic Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Leeds Civic Hall:

Bus

Merrion B • Lines: 1, 27, 28, 29, 56, 6, 8 (3 min walk)
Merrion C • Lines: 1, 27, 28, 29, 56, 6, 8, Lcb, X84 (4 min walk)

Train

Leeds (14 min walk)

Ferry

Leeds Water Taxi Dock • Lines: Leeds Dock Water Taxi (25 min walk)