First Direct Arena, Leeds

Name: First Direct Arena
Address: Leeds, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 844 248 1585

#77 among attractions in Leeds

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Facts and practical information

The First Direct Arena is an entertainment-focused arena located in the Arena Quarter of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It is the first in the United Kingdom to have a fan-shaped orientation. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 2013 (11 years ago)Capacity: 13.8 thous.Coordinates: 53°48'12"N, 1°32'32"W

Address

City and Holbeck (Quarry Hill)Leeds United Kingdom

Contact

+44 844 248 1585

Website

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Day trips

First Direct Arena – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~660 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Merrion Centre, Leeds
4 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...
~1460 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Light, Leeds
8 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,...
~1550 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping district
The Headrow, Leeds
8 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.
~1190 ftS
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...
~1770 ftSW
Memorial
Leeds War Memorial, Leeds
9 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...
~850 ftSW
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...
~1170 ftW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
O2 Academy Leeds, Leeds
6 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.
~1490 ftSW
Square
Millennium Square, Leeds
8 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.
~1640 ftS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Leeds City Varieties, Leeds
8 min walk • The Leeds City Varieties is a Grade II* listed music hall in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.
~1430 ftSW
Neo-Gothic cathedral with sculptures
Leeds Cathedral, Leeds
7 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.
~1430 ftW
Seat of local government
Leeds Civic Hall, Leeds
7 min walk • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is First Direct Arena open?

First Direct Arena is open:

Monday 8 am - 8 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 8 pm
Thursday 8 am - 8 pm
Friday 8 am - 8 pm
Saturday 8 am - 6 pm
Sunday 8 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to First Direct Arena?

Nearby attractions include Arena Quarter, Leeds (2 min walk), Sky Plaza, Leeds (3 min walk), Leeds City Museum, Leeds (5 min walk), Lovell Park, Leeds (5 min walk).

How to get to First Direct Arena by public transport?

The nearest stations to First Direct Arena:

Bus

Merrion B • Lines: 1, 27, 28, 29, 56, 6, 8 (5 min walk)
Merrion C • Lines: 1, 27, 28, 29, 56, 6, 8, Lcb, X84 (5 min walk)

Train

Leeds (18 min walk)

Ferry

Leeds Water Taxi Dock • Lines: Leeds Dock Water Taxi (23 min walk)