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Thornton's Arcade

Off Briggate, Leeds LS1 6LQ, England (Leeds City Centre)
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Ranked #11 of 75 attractions in Leeds
Type: Architectural Buildings
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Notingham
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013 NEW

Great for shopping and for sightseeing. This and all the other Arcades in Leeds are well worth the visit.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

Leeds has a staggering amount of superb architecture and this is a great example of why you should always take time to look up while enjoying the high-levels of retail therapy that this city brings.

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Lytham St Anne's, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013

we had drinks and a snack. Very nice relaxing place to visit, some really good little shops that are not 'the norm'! well worth a visit.

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Leeds, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013

Fantastic everywhere you look, it's like a trip back in time and shows great detail in the building. With the new Trinity centre this is a taste of the past and its just great, step back in time. Specialist shops and great little coffee and tea stops as well. Bring your camera look up at the roof and clock at... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2013

Delicious Hot Food and Coffee BUT I was sorry I didn't pick the high tea sampler.. I had menu envy.. Exceptional staff and service.

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Wales
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2013

If you love Victoriana as I do, you will be thrilled with this and all the other arcades in Leeds. They are all worth a visit and a camera is a must.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2013 via mobile

Very old arcade, circa 1877, containing a number of interesting independent shops. Stunning glass roof, and a very old ornate clock.

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Selly Oak, null, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2013

The arcade is really beautiful and I enjoyed walking around. Some of the shops are quite pricey but you feel like you escaped into a different time. Would definitely recommend going there and having a coffee in one of the cafeterias ;)

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2013 via mobile

Nothing soothes a hectic day like indulging in a well made coffee. I visited the arcade whilst shopping for a special someone, and i cannot recommended highly enough. A great location, easy to find, and the perfect setting for retail therapy.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2013

Historic ceiling decor compliments the shops which line the arcade. Go at mid-day to see the clock striking.

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