Reviews of Thornton's Arcade. (Shopping Mall) in Leeds (West Yorkshire).

Thornton's Arcade

400 Reviews

139 Comments

Shopping mall

Lands Ln, Leeds LS1 6LQ, United Kingdom

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Information of Thornton's Arcade, Shopping mall in Leeds (West Yorkshire)

On this page you’ll find the address, open hours, more popular times, the contact, photos and real reviews of this business.

This business has received very good reviews from their customers, so probably it’s a place you should try if you are looking for this kind of services.

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Open hours of Thornton's Arcade

Sunday

11am–3pm

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

10am–5pm

Wednesday

10am–5pm

Thursday

11am–10pm

Friday

11am–10pm

Saturday

11am–10pm

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Reviews of Thornton's Arcade

R. S.

Great arcade with independent shops. Kapow is best coffee in Leeds, Thorntons barbers is highly recommended for wet shaves and haircuts, Village has good Carhartt clothing. Well worth a visit

J. H.

It was very interesting to find a whisky and spirit specialist and he was very informed the choices of the various different spirits was very interesting

P. L.

A beautiful historic arcade, which in Summer is flooded with natural daylight, and in Winter is adorned with festive lights and decorations. A taste of Victorian elegance combined with 21st century, wonderfully varied businesses. There is a fabulous clock featuring mechanical figures. It has moving mediaeval characters striking the bells on the hour. A splendid attraction that costs nothing and often has children and adults standing and staring. Don't miss it.

R. A.

Called in for a coffee at Thorntons Deli, and would just like to comment on how lovely, friendly and polite the couple are that own this little cafe, they even gave us a little brownie to have with our drinks. Thank Rachel and Jane.

N. W.

Fab! Check out Thorntons barbers for a cut/shave, Gav is excellent! Free choccies & beers/single malt whiskey too, what more could you ask for?

J. M.

My mum used to take me to see Robin Hood and his men when I was a little boy . . Now I'm 69 and enjoyed seeing it still there and working 👍♥️

C. _.

Charles Thornton, (1820-1881), was the owner of the Old White Swan Inn in Swan Street, and the proprietor of the Varieties Music Hall. (Now the Leeds City Varieties.) In 1873 he built a block of shops and offices, Thornton’s Buildings, at the junction of the Upper Headrow with Lands Lane. In 1875 Thornton applied for permission to demolish the Old Talbot Inn on Briggate, and to build a new arcade of shops on the site. The Talbot was one of the oldest inns in Leeds. Thoresby writing in 1715, describes frescoes painted on the walls of a room in the Inn. The Inn was used for cockfighting, and in the 17th century was where the circuit judge stayed when he was in Leeds. The arcade was originally designed by Charles Fowler, a Leeds architect, but the Borough Engineer would not agree to the designs because of problems with the drainage. Charles Thornton changed his architect, and engaged George Smith, whose altered plans met with approval. The arcade was opened in May 1878. The arcade is three storeys high, with a glass roof. At the northern end is a clock with a mechanism made by William Potts and Sons of Leeds. It has four life-size figures of characters from Sir Walter Scott’s Ivanhoe. Richard Coeur-de-Lion, and Friar Tuck who strike the hours, and Robin Hood and Gurth the Swineherd who strike the quarters. They were made by the Leeds sculptor John Wormald Appleyard. At the other end of the arcade is the head of a woman, with long curling hair and a large hat. It is modelled on the painting of the Duchess of Devonshire by Gainsborough. Thornton’s Arcade was refurbished in 1993. Very interesting places and definitely a most to visit. 👍

K. P.

Pretty, nice architecture and interesting little shops.

D. M.

Not quite as grand as the Victoria, but just round the corner so worth a visit. Went on a bank holiday so a few places were closed. Sunny day really added to the views.

R. Y.

Cosy atmos yet great for people watching in a superb setting. Fast and friendly service with traditional Leeds hospitality. Yummy food and top Prosecco. Highly recommended.. 🥂🥂

L. D.

It's a lovely arcade full of nice individual shops. Love the chimes at the top. Very ornate decor - don't forget to look up 🙂

F. T.

Great arcade in Leeds with many small independent businesses. Haircuts, graphic novels, coffee, deli, jewelry, and a great tattoo studio. As you walk through, look up. The arcade itself is quite impressive.

G. G.

Quaint and fascinating. Well worth a browse.

M. C.

Historic arcade with some great architecture and independent shops, more than a shortcut, very light and airy and worth a visit just to see the clock.

J. “. C.

Good shops, Thorntons barbers are the best in Leeds! Free beers while you get your haircut too

T. T.

Various shops a lovely leather coat shop there.

j. s.

Only shop that gets used is sassys hair salon.the lass goes here.great cuts and dyes.and really good prices.

L. E.

Lovely collection of unique shops from clothing, shoes, cafes, tattooist, jewellers and comics. Beautiful architecture and a massive clock. Good place to go to get special gifts. Easy to find, top end of Leeds closer to the Headrow, its basically like a tunneled walkway with nice shops :D

p. t.

Some nice little shops namely a skate shop and a comic shop. Also a really good coffee shop

Well worth a visit...just a fantastic place to shop and walk around

A. M.

neo-Gothic arches rise up to a glass ceiling and its shops host some of the city’s best independent retailers and cafes.

T. G.

I go into the cancer research charity shop and it's brilliant 👏

S. H.

Cute little arcade with some nice boutiques. OK comics is definitely worth a look, as is Bolongaro Trevor. Westow is amazing for hair styling.

I. G.

Kapow coffee is fantastic, and fits right in with the slightly off-beat understated super-cool vibe of this arcade.

R. L.

A wonderful historic city arcade, such a shame there are so many empty shop units.

B. S.

All good

b. S.

All good

D. “.

Great set of largely independent shops for things you can't get elsewhere. Well worth a visit if you like nice things and don't fancy the busier Victoria Centre.

Absolutely love this arcade. Lots of nice little shops to visit and it's never crowded because it's hidden in plain site on the main high street.

J. C.

Great place to shop and relax.

M. L.

Visited on tour of the city. Wonderful walking tour from city square.

M. S.

Great small indie shops offering a more unique experience than the big chain stores.

Beautiful looking shopping arcade with alot of unique shops

m. e.

Lovely spot home to some great shops and cafés, I recommend Welcome and Kapow!

J. Y.

Good shops especially like going to the Radley shop 4 good quality bags staff great if you see a style you like yhey will also show you similar ones or colour range

Beautiful and classic decor! Its an experience it in self just walking through! A must see if you're in Leeds.

S. V.

One of the most attractive Arcades anyone could visit. Absolutely beautiful, great shopping experience.

A. J.

Awesome.

S. M.

Beautiful place lovely shops.

E. F.

Go to Kapow for delicious coffee, three floors of seating and thus escape Costa or Starbucks 50 metres away.

L. C.

Such a fantastic little shopping centre. Excellent place to visit and its very grande!

K. R.

Don't know the difference from the other one, this one just makes me think of chocolate

S. G.

Old clock with moving figures that strike the bell on the hour is worth seeing. Plus a selection of shops.

D. C.

A place that has OK Comics is deemed to be a must to visit

I. C.

Nowt to right home about few shops etc as u walk threw

B. P. H.

Upmarket, posh and pricey. Personally not my taste

K. G.

Had a good stroll round here a couple of times. New Look. Topshop. Perfume shop.

P. N.

Nice Victorian arcade in Leeds. Plenty of independent shops. Well worth a try

k. r.

Some great hidden gem shops. Lovely community of people. X

P. J. W.

Very pleasant covered arcade with a variety of interesting shops.

A. I.

Very beautiful and precious place in Leeds. Very pretty old style of market street.

R. S.

Great tattooidt in here, was getting a free consultation

s. u.

Very beautiful shopping arcade with top class retailers.

B. A.

Lovely

D. P.

Cool old-school shopping arcade in Leeds with nice selection of indie shops and cafés

C. C.

Don't think much of the shops, but love the barber's - Steca

J. J.

Aesthetic.

A. S.

Posh shopping centre

V. G. (.

Every nice with lots of small shops

A. L.

Lovely shopping arcade with novelty bells

M. H.

I'm Michael Hamp and this is my favorite place in leeds

J. M.

Great coffee, comic shop and skate shop

S. W.

Leeds architecture at its best.

G. G. F.

Very nice

G. D.

Great shopping centre with unique shops.

W. S.

A good place for family shopping

N. B.

Very good and beauty

D. G.

Nice selection of shops and produce.

K. B.

Old meets new.

J. J. W.

Some great shops here!

C. H.

A unique piece of leeds architectural history.

Love the clock and watching it chime and move

A. W.

Nice place to go shopping nice market

D. L.

Love the place old world

A. S.

My favourite shop in Leeds - Tallboys.

A. H.

Another quaint shopping centre to visit in the centre.

J. M. R.

Always like it here, lovely place

R. B.

Arrive just before the hour to enjoy the clock.

w. m.

Visiting argent jewelers...excellent for troll beads and nomination

J. M.

Lovely independent shops

P. C.

Nicely restored and very beautiful.

V. V.

Getting busier and normal

C. L.

Nice shops

j. r.

Really nice little arcade

g. t.

Beautiful

L. L. (.

Love the architecture!

S. B.

Just walk up there and brows

D. F.

Ok.

D. S. B.

Just a walk though

M. N.

Medieval place. Love it

c. l.

Great coffe shop

C. M. (. S.

Classy wonderful arcade

D. I.

Nice variety of shops

Great unique shops

M. B.

Good shopping

M. W.

Needs more niche shops

K. M.

Great place to start

J. L.

Great shops.

s. k.

Lots of various shops

M. S.

Beautiful architecture

S. S.

Great arcade

S. K.

Nice

S. A.

Like it's cute

R. R. (.

Nice.

N. O.

Fantastic shopping arcade

S. C.

Sun beds yay

A. L.

Stunning arcade

A. M.

Elegant

S. T.

Genuine.

Lovely

I. G.

Nice

P. T.

Great

E. G.

Absolutely beautiful

M. W.

Good

D. M.

Wow.

J. T.

Lovely

J. E.

Fabulous

D. S.

Great

P. P.

Good place

R. C.

Amazing place

Somewhat pretentious

R. C.

(Translated) The standard Victorian shopping arcade in the city center is not like the classic beauty, but the soft steel frame that symbolizes the industrial revolution. There are a lot of totem platters on the floor like mosaic, which is very interesting. In addition to shopping, don't forget to look up and down. (Original) 城中區的標準維多利亞風貌的購物長廊，不似古典的美倫美奐，而是象徵工業革命時期的柔和鋼架線條。地板上有著類似mosaic的大量圖騰拼盤，饒富趣味。在購物逛物之餘，別忘了舉頭與低頭細細品味。

N. C.

(Translated) It is worth visiting, it can be seen the well-maintained old architecture and the shops have kept a classic style. (Original) Merită vizitat se vede arhitectura veche foarte bine întreținute și magazinele au păstrat un stil clasic.