Devonshire, Ellerslie and Lyddon Hall Winter Ball
Posted 3 days ago
Thu 29 Oct, 2026 09:10 AM
Join flatmates and friends from your residences at The Marriott Hotel for a festive night to remember.
Date: Sunday 6 December 2026
Location: 4 Trevelyan Square, Boar Ln, Leeds LS1 6ET, UK
Winter Balls are a great opportunity to celebrate and connect with peers and celebrate your academic achievements, making some great memories with lovely people.
What to expect?
During the night you will get to enjoy a three-course meal which offers veggie, vegan and gluten free options and there will also be a DJ and dancefloor until midnight!
What is it like at a Winter Ball? by Residence Life Leeds
Ticket information:
Tickets go live on 30 October at 9.15am and they will go off sale on 23 November at 11.30pm.
Note: Ticket sales may close earlier if all tickets sell out. If Early Bird tickets sell out quickly, the Second Release tickets will be made available sooner than scheduled.
| Date tickets go live | Date tickets close | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First wave of tickets | 30 October 9.15am | 9 November 12pm | £20 |
| Final wave of tickets | 9 November 12pm | 23 November 11.30pm | £25 |
Dress code
The dress code is formal, examples of formal wear include evening gowns, cocktail dresses, jumpsuits, formal pantsuits, suit and tie, dress shirt and slacks or a tuxedo.
Note: everyone will be allowed in with a ticket, but it’s a great opportunity to dress up!
Winter Ball dress code examples by Residence Life Leeds
Going by yourself?
At ticket checkout you can pick the option to be paired up with another person for you to be sat with. We will share your student email with one another so you can chat and meet up before the ball takes place.
Accessibility
In the drop down below we have provided information about how to get to the Mariott Hotel and building accessibility.
You can get to the Marriott hotel from Devonshire Hall by:
Walk | 40 minute walk from Devonshire via A660 |
| Bus | Number 28 from Cumberland Road for 30 minutes Number 22 from Cumberland Road for 30 minutes |
| Taxi | 17 minute taxi ride via A660, A64 |
You can get to Marriott hotel from Blenheim Point by:
| Walk | 19 minute walk from Blenheim Point via Albion Street |
| Bus | 25 from Leeds University for 17 minutes |
| Taxi | 10 minute taxi via A58 |
You can get to Marriott hotel from Royal Park Flats by:
| Walk | 37 minute walk from Royal Park Flats via Moorland Road |
| Bus | A1 from Kirkstall Road Willow Road for 28 minutes |
| Taxi | 16 minute taxi ride via A660, A64 |
Accessibility in the Hotel:
There is a ramp available at the Mariott hotel entrance and into the room the ball will be held in.
Contact information
If you have any questions, make sure to get in touch with the Residence Life Team: ResidenceLife@leeds.ac.uk.
