Leeds Kirkgate Market

Leeds Kirkgate Market is the largest covered market in Europe. It is currently divided into five sections: four huge halls and an outdoor bazaar. In total there are about 800 stands and shops. You can buy almost anything here, both food products and clothing, home and sports equipment. There are also florists, restaurants and cafes here.

Leeds Kirkgate Market was opened in 1822 as a traditional outdoor bazaar. The first covered sections appeared in the years 1850-1875. In the following decades, the market grew more and more, and with the beginning of the 20th century, new halls were built successively.

It was at Leeds Kirkgate Market that the first Marks & Spencer store was opened, currently one of the UK's most popular chain stores. At that time, it was called "Marks' Penny Bazaar" and more a stand than a store, and its slogan was "Don't ask for the price - everything costs a cent".