Burley Branch Library, Leeds
Facts and practical information
The Burley Branch Library was open on Cardigan Road, Burley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, between 1926 and 2016. It was established on vacant industrial land adjacent to a printing works and railway depot by Leeds City Council, and was majority financed by Carnegie. It is built to a design by Gilbert Burdett Howcroft. The Council closed the library in February 2016 due to its poor condition and being surplus to operational requirements. The building was listed at Grade II in 2017 and remains awaiting redevelopment. ()
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Burley Branch Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Headingley Carnegie Stadium, Meanwood Valley Trail, Woodhouse Moor, Hyde Park Picture House.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Burley Branch Library?
How to get to Burley Branch Library by public transport?
Bus
- Kirkstall Road Burley Place • Lines: 33, 34, A1 (7 min walk)
- Kirkstall Road Willow Road • Lines: 14, 33, 34, A1 (7 min walk)
Train
- Burley Park (9 min walk)
- Headingley (27 min walk)
Ferry
- Leeds Water Taxi Dock • Lines: Leeds Dock Water Taxi (39 min walk)