Thornton's Arcade
Thornton's Arcade
4.5
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4.5
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Ludwik D
363 contributions
Aug 2021 • Solo
Visited it today and compared it to other nearby arcades.
Plain, well maintained with plenty of independent shops, all units are let.
This is one of the classic Leeds arcades that gives the Leeds shopping experience a distinct character.
Plain, well maintained with plenty of independent shops, all units are let.
This is one of the classic Leeds arcades that gives the Leeds shopping experience a distinct character.
Written 4 August 2021
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Jason C
Leeds, UK7 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
Nice arcade full of independent shops. Kapow is fab for consistent good coffee, seating and toilets here. Stand out barbershop - Thornton’s barbers, Gav is a fantastic barber, patient and listens to what you really want. Only stockist I know of Murdock London hair products, highly recommended! Village is a good clothing/skate store stocking Carharrt clothing, well worth a look!
Written 13 February 2023
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Battymatty
Leeds170 contributions
An elegant Victorian Gothic arcade sloping downhill with lots of interesting little independent shops. At the top is the Robin Hood mechanical clock. On the hour it moves, with one of the lifesize characters clanging the bell.
Written 14 May 2009
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Craig
Leeds, UK42 contributions
Mar 2017 • Family
This arcade used to be fabulous to visit - a real gem. Unfortunately, since a vaping shop has opened, the owners seem to take great pleasure in standing outside their shop engulfing families in vaping mist/smoke.
Unless you enjoy breathing in clouds of chemicals, I would now avoid this place.
Unless you enjoy breathing in clouds of chemicals, I would now avoid this place.
Written 26 March 2017
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JeanPaulBelmondo
Basel, Switzerland727 contributions
Apr 2014 • Couples
Quite narrow and not particulary interesting but neither bad. There are some interesting shops but the best are elsewhere. I prefer the Victorian Arcades.
Written 20 April 2014
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Jo-Anne E
Morecambe, UK386 contributions
Aug 2019
This arcade dates back to 1878, the decor is lovely and the clock is a must see. There are independent shops, some have changed since we came a few years back but is a lovely change from the usual high street shops. It is also a cut through and takes you from one shopping street to another.
Written 26 August 2019
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Symon P
Leeds, UK83 contributions
Nov 2016 • Couples
A lovely example of late Victorian / Edwardian architecture from the very early 1900s nicely enclosed within a glass paned arched roof.
The Victorian Quarter is home to a number of speciality and boutique shops.
The Victorian Quarter is home to a number of speciality and boutique shops.
Written 8 November 2016
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Whackend
Bridlington, UK1,185 contributions
May 2015
Thornton's Arcade beautiful arcade but not as it used to be. Many shops come and go with the To Let signs appearing constantly. Surely arcade like this should be kept for the independent business's with reduced over heads to keep arcade unique and special.
Written 27 June 2015
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iolanda m
Stoke-on-Trent, UK22 contributions
Nov 2013 • Family
Beautiful arcade, with nice little cultural and historic features. A must in Leeds. Accessible from the high street, bang in the middle of city centre and close to Trinity Shopping Centre and the market.
Written 3 November 2013
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stephaniestratford
Nottingham, UK73 contributions
May 2013 • Family
Leeds is an excellent shopping centre, with lots of shopping arcades, this one has lots of lovely little shops which makes a change from walking around Department stores and large fashion stores
Written 20 May 2013
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3elch
Hong Kong, China
Hi Darrenzo,
I wonder if you would happen to know if there was a small antique shop in the Thornston's Arcade or that one next to it. It's a very tiny little shop. Would you know its name maybe? I am desperately trying to find it, but afraid that it might have closed down or moved. I was there 10 years ago.
Many thanks in advance for your help.
Kind regards,
elch
Written 21 May 2018
Hi elch, I'm not aware of a small antique shop sorry
Written 23 June 2018
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