Located in Leeds city centre, close to the 13,500-capacity First Direct Arena and three universities, this large retail destination is home to over 100 shops, bars and eateries, plus a bowling alley, gym and hotel. Introduce your idea to the more than 18 million people who come here every year by setting up in this glass-wrapped corner space near the entrances from Wade Lane and Merrion Street.

THE CROWD

With around 80,000 students attending the three universities nearby, and 2.5 million people visiting the First Direct Arena annually, the Merrion Centre is as busy during the week as at weekends. With so many people working and studying nearby, you’ll see a lot of repeat customers – the average shopper comes here 75 times a year. Peak times are late morning to late afternoon, although the centre’s restaurants, bars and hotel keep people here until late in the evening. The centre has a 960-space car park and is a 13 minute walk from Leeds railway station.

MEET THE NEIGHBOURS

You’ll be next door to a Peacocks clothes store and opposite are The Works and Select. You’ll be near the centre’s new Iceland supermarket and independent record store Jumbo Records, part of the city’s celebrated music scene since 1971.

FACTS AND FIGURES

The Merrion Centre has over 100 shops, restaurants and bars, plus a bowling alley, ibis Styles hotel and gym, over 1,000,000 sq. ft.

Major tenants include Sainsbury’s, Boots, Leeds City Council and Morrisons, Leeds’ largest city centre supermarket.

The centre attracts an average footfall of over 18 million people per year, 50% of which are ABC1 customers.

• Lighting
• Toilets
• Security shutters
• Wheelchair accessible
• Wifi
• Shelves
• Counters
• Fitting rooms
• Heating
• Security system
• Stock room
• Parking
• Basement
• Kitchen extraction

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