10 of the best Instagram spots in Leeds - and where to find them

Dennis Morton
By Dennis Morton
Published 16th Aug 2022, 16:06 BST
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Need a new Instagram photo? Here are ten of the best locations in Leeds for a perfect backdrop.

During the summer many of us like to stroll around Leeds for that perfect Instagram photo that will get all the likes on social media.

A recent report showed that 46% of the UK use the popular social media app, 54% of those users have admitted they check Instagram several times a day.

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Whether you’re an avid Instagram poster or someone who posts pictures more infrequently, the perfect location can make all the difference.

The Yorkshire Evening Post has compiled a list of 10 of the best Instagram spots in Leeds.

Which are 10 best Instagram spots in Leeds?

Leeds Town hall with its popular steps. Leeds Town hall with its popular steps.
Leeds Town hall with its popular steps.

Leeds Town Hall

Where: The Headrow, Leeds LS1 AD

This grade I listed building in Leeds city centre was completed in 1858, and was designed by British architect Cuthbert Brodrick. It is one of the largest town halls in the UK, and is designed to represent the power and success of Victorian Leeds.

The baroque clock tower and grand staircase makes for some great Instagram photos.

Millennium Square with the Civic Hall to the left.Millennium Square with the Civic Hall to the left.
Millennium Square with the Civic Hall to the left.

Millennium Square, Civic Hall and Leeds City Museum

Where: Millennium Square, Leeds LS2 3AD

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Celebrating the new millennium, this square offers three great Instagram spots in one. The white square, Leeds Civic Hall and its grade II listed white towers, and the 200 year-old Leeds City Museum all offer great backgrounds to get all the desired likes on the social media platform.

Briggate is no stranger to Instagram-worthy art installations. Briggate is no stranger to Instagram-worthy art installations.
Briggate is no stranger to Instagram-worthy art installations.

Briggate

Where: Briggate, Leeds LS1 6HD

One of Leeds main shopping streets offers some great photo opportunities. Whatever time of year there is always something to snap for that perfect Instagram photo.

View of Leeds Dock, which this morning has homes without water. Picture: Adobe StockView of Leeds Dock, which this morning has homes without water. Picture: Adobe Stock
View of Leeds Dock, which this morning has homes without water. Picture: Adobe Stock

Leeds Dock, Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Where: The Boulevard, Leeds LS10 1PZ

Leeds Dock offers sleuses, canal boats and waterways for some great photo opportunities along the river Aire. The area is usually visited by boat taxis as well as birds ranging from swans to kingfishers and herons.

Leeds Granary Wharf at blue hour. Photo: TJPhotography.de/stock.adobe.comLeeds Granary Wharf at blue hour. Photo: TJPhotography.de/stock.adobe.com
Leeds Granary Wharf at blue hour. Photo: TJPhotography.de/stock.adobe.com

Mustard Wharf

Where: Mustard Wharf, Wharf Approach, Holbeck, Leeds LS1 4EY

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Mustard Wharf is another hub along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal that offers canal boats and bridges for the perfect river shot for Instagram.

Harvey Nichols and other shops in the Victoria Quarter will reopen on April 12.Harvey Nichols and other shops in the Victoria Quarter will reopen on April 12.
Harvey Nichols and other shops in the Victoria Quarter will reopen on April 12.

Victoria Quarter

Where: Victoria Quarter Queen, Victoria St, Leeds LS1 6BE

The Victoria Quarter arcade offers some great architecture for the perfect Instagram shot. Whether it is a portrait or a landscape photo, Victoria Quarter is bound to gather some likes.

Leeds Corn Exchange