Leeds College of Music's Graduation Ceremony will take place on Friday 29 July 2011 at 2pm. The Ceremony will be held at Leeds Town Hall.
About the Town Hall
Leeds Town Hall is a Grade 1 listed building and was built by Cuthbert Brodrick after a competition to build the Town Hall was held in 1852. The Town Hall was opened by Queen Victoria in 1858 and is home to an impressive 3-manual organ, the largest of its kind in Europe, built by Gray and Davidson.
Address
Leeds Town Hall, The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 3AD
Location
Leeds Town Hall is conveniently located in the centre of Leeds, next to Leeds Central Library and Leeds City Art Gallery.
It is approximately a five minute walk from Leeds City Train Station and approximately 10 minutes walk from the bus station. A free bus opperates between the Train Station and Town Hall - view the free bus website here
Leeds Town Hall is a 10 minute (approx) drive from the M1 and M62 motorways.
Maps
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View Leeds Town Hall on Google Maps
You can also view maps at Leeds International Concert Season's website
Car Parking
The nearest car park to the Town Hall is the 24 hour secure car park in The Light accessible via Great George Street. We advise if travelling by car to leave as much time as possible for parking.
Access
A number of free parking spaces are reserved for blue badge-holders at the front of the Town Hall. Details of how to request a free parking space will be sent out in July.
Access to the hall is through the doorway at pavement level directly by these spaces. There is a lift to all floors and accessible toilets on the ground and first floors. A number of spaces in the seating area are reserved for wheelchair users. A closed loop system for the hard of hearing is in operation at Leeds Town Hall.
Other Information
There are many restaurants and bars in the vicinity of Leeds Town Hall. Visit Leeds Live It Love It for full details of restaurants in the Leeds.