Leeds has a fantastic selection of shops and stores, offering the perfect blend of independent retailers, high street favourites and exclusive outlets.

Whether it's a gift for the friend who has everything, some seasonal essentials for the dinner table or a new outfit for the Christmas party, you are sure to find what you're looking for in Leeds. The shopping quarter in Leeds is quite compact, which means you never have to walk too far - and there are lots of great cafés and restaurants if you do want to take a break!

Many shops in Leeds stay open as late as 10pm in the lead up to Christmas.

Boxing Day

Good news for bargain hunters! Many city centre stores are open this Boxing Day. See the Travel section for details of Boxing Day public transport services.

Christkindelmarkt
German Christmas Market
Millennium Square
Leeds
A visit to Christkindelmarkt is the ideal way to chase away those winter chills. Now in its 7th year, it is one of the largest and best established German Christmas markets in the UK where you can relax with a warming mug of Glühwein or a traditional German Bratwurst whilst browsing the fantastic range of goods on offer.
Christkindelmarkt is open every day in Millennium Square from 10.30am, between Friday 14th November and Sunday 21st December.
For more information, please visit the Christkindelmarkt page
 
Kirkgate Market
George Street,
Leeds, LS2 7HY
A warm welcome awaits shoppers at Europe's largest indoor market, Kirkgate Market. With more than three acres of shopping and over 500 stalls, the market offers the best in freshness, variety and value for money, combined with friendly service and a warm vibrant atmosphere.
Open every day in December up until Christmas Eve.
Local choirs and brass bands from Sat 1st December - call 0113 214 5176 for days and times

Reindeer sleigh ride simulator. There’s an added treat in store at Kirkgate this year – Santa has stabled his reindeer at the market whilst he’s busy in his grotto on Briggate, and they’re doing sleigh rides for the kids to keep themselves in carrots. Click here to find out more.

Leeds Farmers Market
And why not bring a taste of the country to the Christmas dinner table this year by visiting Leeds Farmers Market? Held at Kirkgate Market on the first and third Sunday each month, it offers fresh meat, seasonal fruit and vegetables, fresh eggs, home made cakes, jams, chutneys and lots of other festive treats. Take in all the wonderful sights and smells, and pick up some free samples to really whet your appetite.
The dates for the festive season are: Sunday 16th November, Sunday 7th and 21st December

Local Farmers Markets
The market towns of Otley, Pudsey and Wetherby and the suburb of Headingley all hold their own farmers markets each month:
Headingley, Saturday 8th November and Saturday 13th December, 9am-12.30pm
Otley, Sunday 30th November and Sundays 14th and 21st December, 9am-1pm
Pudsey, Thursday 27th November and Thursday 18th December, 9am-2pm
Wetherby, Sunday 16th November and Sunday 14th December, 8.30am-2pm

 
artsmix* Market
The Loft, Cross York Street, LS2 7EE

Around 60 stalls, selling a wider range of products including, original fine art, hand crafted jewellery, crafts, design and photography.

Open every Sunday throughout November and December, 11am – 4pm.
 
Christmas Crafts Fair
Harewood House
Leeds, LS17 9LG
Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th November

Otley Victorian Fayre
Friday 12th December 2008
Otley takes a step back to the Victorian era as the main roads are closed to accommodate children’s rides and amusements, street organs, a miniature railway, Morris dancers, choirs and wide range of traders selling Christmas goodies. Victorian fancy dress is optional but encouraged!
www.victorianfayre.co.uk