Area Guide: Campus Area

Posted 2 years ago

Living in this area really gives you the best of both worlds

As the University campus is located halfway between the vibrant city centre and local student area Hyde Park, living in this area really gives you the best of both worlds.

Within walking distance, the lively city centre provides everything you could want, from food and drink to shopping to entertainment, while Hyde Park lets you enjoy a more laid-back student life.

Local amenities & travel 

Being in the campus area of Leeds, you’ll be in the perfect spot to explore and enjoy our beautiful campus. Running late to your lecture? You can roll out of bed and straight into Edward Boyle or Roger Stevens building in a heartbeat.


Leeds University Student Union is in this area, with a wide range of bars and shops in the building along with support around all aspects of university life and various societies based on special interests like sports, music, and art.


If you’re interested in sports, the University sport and wellbeing centre The Edge is on campus, so you can meet all your fitness goals without going far!

Woodsley Road Post Office - 10 minute walk from the University

Travel links from this part of Leeds include frequent bus routes running through the area and it’s located within walking distance of Leeds railway station.

StoreDistanceKey Features
Co-opOn campus (in LUU)Convenient for quick essentials
Tesco Express
~0.3 mi
Great for late-night shops
Aldi
~0.6 mi

Budget-friendly

Morrisons

~0.6 mi

Large store, bakery, deli

Asda

~0.9 mi

Big weekly shop option



The Refectory

Location: University House, Woodhouse Lane

Provides Hot dishes like wok noodles, wraps and pizza.

If you’re at a catered hall in this area, you’ll be able to sample the delights of the Refectory on the daily!

The Edit Room

Location: Edward Boyle Library

Quality grab-and-go food and drinks

Parkinson Court Café

Location: Parkinson Building Costa coffee

Offers sandwiches in a grand university setting

Loma Café

Location: Worsley Building

Craft coffee, deli-style salads/sandwiches, smoothies

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