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Getting here

Both our galleries are in the Parkinson Building of the University of Leeds. 

Find the Parkison Building

Find the Parkinson Building on Google Maps to get directions from your location.

A screenshot of Google Maps that shows the location of the Parkinson building, in which the Galleries are located.

A screenshot of Google Maps that shows the location of the Parkinson building, in which the Galleries are located.

Can’t find us? Explore the journey on ThingLink, an online visual walkthrough with interactive directions.

You can also download the building map (PDF) to see access routes and facilities in the building.

Lost on campus? Follow the online campus map or ask a member of staff for help during your visit.

Getting here

Information for your chosen mode of transport:

Parkinson Building is on Woodhouse Lane. It is a 20-minute walk uphill from Leeds city centre, a 30-minute walk from Burley and a 40-minute walk from Headingley.

A number of bus services run from both the city centre and Headingley to the Parkinson Building. Take bus numbers 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 56 or X84. Ask for the “Parkinson steps” bus stop.

Plan your bus journey and find ticket prices.

The galleries are 1.1 miles from Leeds Railway Station, 1.5 miles from Burley Park Railway Station and 2.4 miles from Headingley Railway station.

Leeds station is about a 20-minute walk, 15-minute bus ride or 10-minute taxi ride away from the Parkinson Building.

Burley Park station is about a 30-minute walk, 20-minute bus ride or 10-minute taxi ride away from the Parkinson Building.

Headingley Station is about a 50-minute walk, 25-minute bus ride or 15-minute taxi ride away from the Parkinson Building.

Plan your train journey and find ticket prices.

There are cycle facilities across the University of Leeds campus. You can find the location of bike racks on our sustainable campus map.

Leeds is linked to the M1 and M62. If you are using satellite navigation, the postcode is LS2 9JT.

Parking facilities

Campus parking is not available for visitors on weekdays. We recommend you use the nearby multi-storey Woodhouse Lane car park. Woodhouse Lane car park is an 11-minute walk uphill to the Galleries. Other parking options can be found using Parkopedia.

Campus parking is available on weekends. Access is at the main entrance outside the Parkinson Building. You can find all parking tariffs on the University’s Car Parking website.

For Blue Badge holders, we can book you a permit to park on campus. We will provide you with a map of nearby zones on confirming your booking, but cannot book a specific parking space. To book, please contact us at least 24 hours before your visit. You can email the Galleries team via gallery@leeds.ac.uk or call us on +44 (0)113 343 2778. We will need your name, email address and the date of your visit.