TaPRA 2023 will take place in several buildings across the University of Leeds Campus.

Getting to the University of Leeds

Air

The City of Leeds is served by two major airports: Leeds Bradford and Manchester. Regular flights are available from a large number of European and International cities. Leeds Bradford airport is approximately 8 miles from the University and taxis cost in the region of £20. Manchester airport is 59 miles from the University and has excellent train and motorway links to Leeds. Although Leeds and Manchester are the most convenient airports, there are trains from London Kings Cross to Leeds.

Train

Leeds station connects us with all major UK cities and has a fast and efficient London service. The principal station that runs trains to Leeds is London Kings Cross (2.5 hours). For train information and timetables visit National Rail Enquiries. From the station you may wish to either take a taxi to the University or walk.

Train

Please note, we are aware of train stirkes taking place 1 September. Information about the strike and routes affected are available here and here.

Alternatives to Train Travel - Coach services

National Express https://www.nationalexpress.com/en

Megabus uk.megabus.com

West Yorkshire bus services West Yorkshire bus services

Leeds Bus and Coach station is a 25 minute walk from the University. Buses take c.15 minutes

Taxi

Taxis from Leeds Bradford Airport cost from £20 – £25. Taxis from Leeds Train Station cost £5 – £7. When travelling in Leeds please ensure you take licensed taxis. Uber Taxis are also licensed and operate in the city. Please ask to be dropped off at the Parkinson Building on Woodhouse Lane.

Walk

The walk from Leeds Train Station to the University takes approximately 25 minutes. Please note, the walking route is uphill and may be difficult if you are travelling with luggage.

Car Parking

Car parking is available at the University of Leeds Orange Zone car park on a first come first served basis. Car parking must be pre-booked and costs £7 per day. Please email confadmin@leeds.ac.uk with your requested length of stay and car registration details. Payment is made by card at the pay machines each time you leave the car park. It is a 10 minute walk from the car park to several of the buildings used for TapRA. If you have an accessibility requirement and need to park closer to the venue please email confadmin@leeds.ac.uk. 

Key (Building numbers match the general University maps/signage)

29 - The Refectory (registration desk, tea &coffee, lunch, publisher stands, conference dinner and disco)

31 - stage@leeds (TaPRA gallery, working groups, performance)

32 - Leeds University Union (shops, campus bar)

78 - Michael Sadler Building (whole conference events, working groups)

85 - Newlyn Building (working groups)

86 - Charles Morris Hall - Storm Jameson (campus accommodation)

Useful Landmarks

60 - Parkinson Building

89 - Roger Stevens Pond

101 - The Edge

P - Orange Zone Multi-Storey Car Park

Places to Eat On Campus

The Refectory

Located on the University precinct next to the Student Union, The Refectory is the venue for tea/coffee breaks, the exhibition, lunch and conference dinners. If you have booked accommodation on campus it is also where breakfast will be served. 

Student Union

The Leeds University Union has a Co-op, several takeaway options and bars that also serve food.

Coffee Shops

The University of Leeds has several coffee shops on campus. During the conference these cafes are open 08:30 - 15:30. A list is available here.

• Parkinson Court Cafe
• The Edit Room
• Cafe Seven
• Loma Cafe
• 1815 
• Esther Simpson Cafe
• Affine (open 07:30 - 17:30)
• Cafe Nero (Roger Stevens - open 08:00 - 17:00)
• Cafe Nero (Laidlaw - open 08:00 - 21:00)

Follow the link here for more information and locations.

Bar

Terrace Bar - Leeds Univeristy Union Building

Tuesday 29 August CLOSED

Wednesday 30 August open 11:00 - 23:00 (serves food until 18:00)

Thursday 31 August open 11:00 - 00:00 (serves food until 18:00)

Bars and restuarants off campus and Leeds City Centre

The Library pub - 7 minute walk from the Refectory 

The Fenton pub - 6 minute walk from The Refectory

There are several places to ear/take-away on Woodhoue Lane within a 10 minute walk from The Refectory. These include:

• Home Chinese Restaurant
• Leabanese Bites
• La Besi (italian restaurant)
• Al Arzeh Schwarma
• Mahmoods Woodhouse

Leeds City of Culture 2023

The City of Leeds is celebrating 2023 as a year of culture. More information is available on the Leeds 2023 website.

Leeds is home to a wealth of arts venues including:

• Leeds Playhouse https://leedsplayhouse.org.uk/
• Transform Festival https://transformfestival.org/
• CLAY https://www.clayleeds.co.uk/
• Opera North https://www.operanorth.co.uk/
• Slung Lowe https://www.slunglow.org/
• Leeds Museums and Galleries https://museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk/