Right on your doorstep, Leeds city centre is home to plenty of bars, restaurants and shops. Major retailers such as Topshop, Hollister, Victoria’s Secret and Primark can all be found in Trinity Leeds, which also includes Trinity Kitchen, where you will find a rotating selection of street food vans, a cinema and a number of bars and restaurants. There’s something for everyone in Trinity!

At night you will be spoiled for choice with plenty of student nights held in the clubs as well as lots of bars to choose from if you’d like a more relaxed evening.

If you fancy some live music, first direct arena, Leeds Beckett SU, Brudenell Social Club and the O2 Academy all hold regular concerts and gigs. There is also Live at Leeds Festival which takes place annually over May Day bank holiday weekend and has hosted bands such as Mumford & Sons, Ed Sheeran and Bombay Bicycle Club.

If sport is more your thing then you are in luck; Leeds hosts major sporting events on a regular basis with the ITU World Triathlon visiting Leeds next year. You can also watch Leeds Utd try to reclaim their spot in the Premiership at Elland Road, Leeds Rhinos battle for the super league title or Yorkshire County Cricket go for championship glory.

There is an onsite fitness suite at Arena Village which is free for residents to use.

The University’s City Campus Gym is also a great choice offering excellent facilitates at great value, and being on campus means you can easily squeeze in a session between lectures with your University friends. Find out more about sport & fitness at Leeds Beckett here.

Also nearby is a Pure Gym and a Virgin Active with a full timetable of classes.

We recommend registering with a doctor when you arrive in Leeds. The Light Surgery is close to Arena Village.

The University’s Wellbeing Team offers a free and confidential service to help manage any difficulties you may experience during your time at Leeds Beckett.