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Local amenities for move-in day

Posted 2 days ago

Explore your new surroundings

Move-in day can be a busy and exciting time. Once you've settled into your new accommodation, you may want to pick up some essentials for your first few days or enjoy a bite to eat and explore your new surroundings.

We're here to help you discover the key amenities and local facilities nearby.

Local amenities: Campus

StoreDistanceKey Features
Co-opOn campus (in LUU)Convenient for quick essentials
Tesco Express
~0.3 mi
Great for late-night shops

Aldi (Regent Street)

~0.6 mi

Budget-friendly

Morrisons  (Merrion Centre)

~0.6 mi

Large store, bakery, del




The Refectory

Location: University House, Woodhouse Lane

Provides dishes like made to order wraps, chicken, salad and pizza.


If you’re at a catered hall and on Meal Plan, you’ll be able to sample the delights of the Refectory on the daily!


The Old Bar

Location: In the Student Union

Pub classics, vegetarian & vegan options, burgers, breakfast, sports & quiz nights


The Library

Location: Woodhouse Lane

Student‑friendly pub food with weekly offers, pool tables & drinks







Local amenities: City Centre

Supermarket              DistanceKey Features

Tesco Express (Bond Street)          

~0.2 mi          

Convenience chain; offers Clubcard points

Sainsbury’s Headrow Superstore

~0.2 mi

Full-service with meal deals, bakery, deli

Aldi (Regent Street)

~0.6 mi

Discount grocer with weekly “Special Buys”

Morrisons (Merrion Centre)

~0.2 mi

Larger store with bakery, deli, café

Leeds City Centre is known for having some amazing food places, our recommendations include: 


Kirkgate Market: A wide variety of food stalls offering different types of cuisine such such as sushi, fish and chips, Thai, pizza and more! 


Trinity Kitchen: A rotating lineup of food stalls under one roof. Similar to Kirkgate Market, you will find a range of food options such as tacos, gyozas etc.


Rudy's Pizza Napoletana: Authentic Neapolitan sourdough pizzas


Bundobust: Indian street food 


Mummy Thai:  Authentic Thai food with great lunch deals

Need to know how to get around campus? Check out the University Map.