Brotherton Library, Leeds

Name: Brotherton Library
Address: University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 113 343 5663

#204 among attractions in Leeds

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The Brotherton Library is a 1936 Grade II listed Beaux-Arts building with some art deco fittings, located on the main campus of the University of Leeds. It was designed by the firm of Lanchester & Lodge, and is named after Edward Brotherton, 1st Baron Brotherton, who in 1927 donated £100,000 to the university as funding for its first purpose-built library. ()

Opened: 1936 (88 years ago)Coordinates: 53°48'28"N, 1°33'13"W

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University of LeedsUniversity (Woodhouse)Leeds LS2 9JT United Kingdom

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+44 113 343 5663

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Brotherton Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Meanwood Valley Trail, Merrion Centre, Woodhouse Moor, Leeds Town Hall.

~1470 ftNW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Meanwood Valley Trail, Leeds
8 min walk • Nestled within the bustling city of Leeds, the Meanwood Valley Trail offers a natural escape for both residents and visitors alike. This cherished hiking trail winds its way through the scenic Meanwood Valley, showcasing the verdant landscapes and diverse ecosystems of...
0.6 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Merrion Centre, Leeds
16 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...
~1990 ftNW
Green space with skate park and woodland
Woodhouse Moor, Leeds
10 min walk • Woodhouse Moor, often referred to as the green lung of Leeds, is an urban park situated in the heart of the city, just a stone's throw away from the bustling University of Leeds campus. This verdant oasis provides a much-needed respite from the urban sprawl, offering a...
0.5 miS
City hall, Architecture
Leeds Town Hall, Leeds
14 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.
0.5 miSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
O2 Academy Leeds, Leeds
12 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.
0.5 miSE
Square
Millennium Square, Leeds
13 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.
0.6 miSE
Neo-Gothic cathedral with sculptures
Leeds Cathedral, Leeds
15 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.
~1480 ftE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
All Souls' Church, Leeds
8 min walk • All Souls' Church, Blackman Lane, in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England is a large Victorian Church of England parish church. Worship at All Souls is in the Anglo-Catholic tradition of the Church of England.
0.4 miSE
Seat of local government
Leeds Civic Hall, Leeds
12 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.
0.5 miS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Pub
The George, Leeds
13 min walk • St George's Church, Leeds is a Church of England parish church based in the centre of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. The church building is near to Leeds General Infirmary. Although based in the city centre, the congregation is drawn from all parts of the city, including a large student congregation.
0.6 miSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
First Direct Arena, Leeds
15 min walk • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Brotherton Library?

Nearby attractions include Parkinson Building, Leeds (2 min walk), University of Leeds, Leeds (3 min walk), Leeds Arts University, Leeds (4 min walk), Woodhouse Cemetery, Leeds (4 min walk).

How to get to Brotherton Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Brotherton Library:

Bus

Leeds University C • Lines: 29, 875 (2 min walk)
Leeds University D • Lines: 27, 6, 8 (2 min walk)

Train

Leeds (25 min walk)
Burley Park (27 min walk)

Ferry

Leeds Water Taxi Dock • Lines: Leeds Dock Water Taxi (36 min walk)