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Written by McCarthy's Team on August 3, 2016

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Introduction to Our Feature Locations

Here at McCarthy’s Removals, we have been moving people for decades. We move people across where we are based in Leeds, further afield across Yorkshire and the rest of the UK. The aim for our Feature Locations series of articles is to provide our customers with information on their possible destinations. There was nowhere else to start than Leeds city centre.

Moving To Leeds City Centre

If you are considering moving to Leeds, then there are plenty of others like you. Leeds is one of the most vibrant and fast growing cities in the UK and it’s city centre is a hive of activity. The city centre has become one of the largest financial centres in the UK and as a result has become a popular destination for home removals.

Leeds City Centre Local Information

The postcodes that are in, or run into, Leeds City Centre are: LS1, LS2, LS10 & LS11.

Dialling code: 0113

UK Parliamentary Constituency: Leeds Central

Local Education if Moving to Leeds City Centre

Leeds City College (0.25miles)

Swarthmore Education Centre (0.25miles)

Blenheim Primary School (0.51miles)

University of Leeds (0.60miles)

Leeds College of Art (0.63miles)

Leeds College of Building (0.66miles)

Rosebank Primary School (0.71miles)

Leeds College of Music (0.74miles)

Little London Community Primary School & Nursery (0.75miles)

Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College (0.76miles)

Transport Links near Leeds City Centre

Bus – Leeds City Centre is well serviced by the FreeCityBus that is operated by First Leeds. The service runs regularly around the city centre. The Leeds Bus Station is also close by Leeds Market and runs services to all neighbouring towns. This is also where the National Express coaches runs from for services to London and other major cities around the UK.

Rail – The ever expanding Leeds railway station is situated on the south side of City Square and runs services from Leeds city centre to suburban Leeds, the West Yorkshire area and nationally. It is the busiest English railway station outside of London.

Air – Leeds Bradford International Airport is around seven miles outside of Leeds city centre towards the North West of the city. There is a direct bus link from the city centre to the airport that runs regularly. The airport runs regular flights to European destinations and is expanding further afield.

Leisure & Attractions if Moving to Leeds City Centre

Leeds City Centre is bustling with activity and events. But what attracts most to the city centre is its impressive shopping quarter which, as well as shops, boasts a huge selection of bars and restaurants. Based around Briggate and the newly opened Trinity Shopping Centre, the shopping quarter has pushed Leeds to become one of the biggest centres for shopping in the UK. The city centre is also home to some of Leeds’ most celebrated attractions – the Royal Armouries, Leeds Art Gallery and the West Yorkshire Playhouse all call Leeds city centre, home.

Removals If Moving To Leeds City Centre

McCarthy’s of Leeds have been moving people across the West Yorkshire city for decades. While we also help people and businesses with their removals across the UK, Leeds is naturally our most popular location for those looking for a dedicated removals service as well as storage, professional shredding, archiving and serviced offices. We are members of the British Association of Removers and will provide specialist services if you are looking for a domestic removal to Leeds city centre.

Get a quote for a Leeds removal here.