Apparently there is another Hyde Park… London or somewhere? Whatevs. Much more awesome is our Hyde Park, the capital of Studentland, for many and good reasons

More connective than 'and'

Falling off a log, stealing candy from a baby, pie… these things are distinctly difficult compared with getting to and from Hyde Park. And there’s another bus, and another…

Buses, from Hyde Park Corner: 1, 1A,1B 6, 28, 97, 874, N1, X84, X85

4 minute train ride to Leeds centre from nearby Burley Park Station

M621, M62, A64M,A1M & M1 easily reached

Leeds Bradford Airport a short haul away

Land of shopportunity

Let’s hear it for Hyde Park. Because all the shops you’re going to need are right here, not there.

Sainsbury’s Local

Co-op

Makkah Foods – loads of really great value grub

Maumoniat – international supermarket

Retro Boutique – vintage furniture and fashion and things

Best Kept Secret – fancy dress filling station

Booze Bin – does what it says on the tinny

Silver Hairdressing – awesome cuts and prices

Bikology – the subject is bikes

About and out

Variety is the Hyde Park vibe. Chill in Woodhouse Moor Park, with a skate/BMX park also… catch a movie in historic surroundings… check out under the radar and established bands… get a massage… get a tattoo… Here are a few pointers in and around Hyde Park:

Brudenell Social Club – iconic gig venue

Hyde Park Picture House - art house and blockbuster movies in a grade II listed cinema

Leeds Grand Mosque – amazing, impressive

The Emmerdale Studio Experience – just a few minutes’ walk from Hyde Park

Northern Snooker Centre – a short walk to nearby Burley

Oxygen Free Jumping Trampoline Park – again, just on the edge of your neighbourhood

Hannah’s Place – holistic therapies and massage

Hyde Park Book Club – new and improvised music venue

Eat. drink and be very

Where to start? There are more options than you can shake a seekh kebab at in Hyde Park in the food and drink stakes. From ________ to ________ (you fill in the blanks), your faves are to be found, plus many opps for experimentation and exploration. Here are some tasty suggestions…

Bento King – oriental cuisine

LS6 – student-central bar, with a jazz jam night

Chichini - cheap and good food

Pitza Cano – the dog’s

Hyde Park Pub – good ales and a DJ on Saturdays

HFC Chicken – top fried chicken takeaway

East Village – a New York vibe and excellent cocktails

The Library – bar and DJ nights from pop to hip hop

Oranaise Café – fab Moroccan cuisine

La Cafetiere – perfect hangover breakfasts