Leeds’ best budget-busting date ideas

2017-02-01

Valentine’s Day in Leeds (On a Student Budget)

🔑 Key Takeaways

• You don’t need loads of cash for a great date in Leeds

• There are brilliant options under £10, £20 and £30

• Hyde Park & Headingley are packed with affordable ideas

• A night in can be just as good as a night out

• The perfect date starts with the perfect student home 👀

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❤️ Under £10 Dates

🌳 Roundhay Park - FREE

📍 Map: Mansion Ln, Roundhay, Leeds LS8 2HH

Cost: £0 (bring snacks!)

One of the best parks in Leeds. Big lake. Cute walks. Prime chit-chat territory.
Pack a picnic and you’ve got yourself a 10/10 wholesome date.

Quick pick: Best for relaxed first dates or bestie catch-ups.

🎨 Leeds Art Gallery - FREE

📍 Map: The Headrow, Leeds LS1 3AA

Cost: Free entry

Right in the city centre and full of culture. Traditional, modern, quirky — it’s all there.

Quick pick: Perfect if you want to look cultured without spending a penny.

💕 Under £20 Dates

🎥 Hyde Park Picture House

📍 Map: 73 Brudenell Rd, Leeds LS6 1JD

Cost: Approx. £7–£12 per ticket

An iconic Leeds cinema in the heart of student territory. Indie films, cosy vibes and serious main-character energy.

Quick pick: Ideal if Odeon feels a bit too mainstream.

🍔 Trinity Kitchen

📍 Map: 27 Albion St, Leeds LS1 5ER

Cost: £8–£15 depending on what you grab

Street food heaven inside Trinity Centre. Burritos, bao buns, burgers — no awkward “you choose” stress.

Quick pick: Great for casual dates where you want options.

💖 Under £30 Dates

🎳 Roxy Ball Room

📍 Map: 58 Boar Ln, Leeds LS1 6HW

Cost: £8–£15 per activity

Mini golf. Beer pong. Ping pong. Competitive flirting opportunities everywhere.

Quick pick: Best ice-breaker date spot in Leeds.

🎶 Brudenell Social Club

📍 Map: 33 Queen's Rd, Burley, Leeds LS6 1NY

Cost: £10–£25 depending on the gig

Hyde Park’s legendary music venue. Cheap drinks, unreal atmosphere and proper Leeds energy.

Quick pick: For music lovers who want something a bit different.

🏡 Night In For The Win

Sometimes you just can’t beat a proper cosy night in.

Head to Leeds Kirkgate Market, grab your ingredients, cook a three-course masterpiece (or at least attempt one), light some candles and finish with a Netflix binge.

Budget-friendly. Zero queues. Maximum comfort.

And let’s be honest… having a decent student house makes a night in way better.

👉 Browse our current student properties in Leeds and find your next love nest:
https://www.rentinc.co.uk/student/

💌 Make It Official (With The Right Home)

A good date doesn’t need red roses and fifty-quid wine.

It just needs:

• The right person

• The right place

• And the right gaff

With over 250+ student properties in Hyde Park, Headingley and Burley, rentinc has houses of all shapes and sizes.

💘 Whether you're a couple, a house of six, or just you and your besties — we’ve got you.

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