Retail Space FOR RENT in Leeds, West Yorkshire

Property Description

The Light, Leeds – Premier Leisure & Retail Destination in Leeds City Centre
Nestled in the heart of Leeds on The Headrow (LS1 8TL), The Light is the city’s flagship leisure and retail development, offering a dynamic blend of entertainment, dining, fitness, and hospitality in a striking glass-roofed arcade spanning 220,000 sq ft under Use Class.
This iconic mixed-use venue attracts approximately six million visits a year, drawing from Leeds’s affluent ‘Golden Triangle’, its universities, student population, and an expanding urban workforce. Key anchors include:
VUE 14-screen cinema
Virgin Active/Nuffield gym and swimming facilities
Radisson Blu Hotel (148 bedrooms)
Alongside a rich mix of bars, restaurants, and leisure tenants that continue to thrive.
Set over multiple levels, with basement parking and extended opening hours, The Light is purpose-built for high footfall. Its glass-covered arcade, framed between two listed historic buildings, echoes Victorian Leeds shopping traditions.
On-Site Facilities
Secure Q‑Park basement car park
Inclusive customer services with first aid, accessible toilets, baby-change facilities, and defibrillator
Conference and event facilities, making it ideal for corporate and private functions.
Swimming pool and fitness centre highly praised by local patrons for quality and convenience.
Situated directly opposite Leeds Town Hall and Central Library, and adjacent to key shopping streets including Briggate and Victoria Quarter, The Light acts as the leisure heart of the Northern Quarter. It's easily accessible via numerous bus routes and walking distance from railway stations.
Available Units
Unit C2 (Garden Unit) – 869 sq ft – To Let
Unit C8 – 228 sq ft – To Let
Unit UB24– 3,393 sq ft – To Let
Unit A15 – 1,266 sq ft – Under Offer
These units are ideal for food & beverage, health & beauty, entertainment, or experiential retail, benefiting from high visibility and heavy footfall.
Key Investment Highlights
220,000 sq ft of high-end leisure & retail space in central Leeds
Generates \~6 million annual visits, anchored by cinema, gym, and hotel
Modern infrastructure with basement parking and on-site amenities
Positioned at the heart of Leeds’ vibrant Northern Quarter
Multiple units available from 228 – 3,393 sq ft on flexible lease terms
Price:Rent available upon application.
For detailed leasing proposals, footfall data, or to arrange viewings, please contact Fraser Bond, referencing The Light, Leeds – Available Units.