Of all the "older" shopping centres in Leeds city St. John remains the number one in my opinion. It still seems to attract new businesses as units come available, and retain the well known brands that have been there for some time.

There is a good mix of businesses from quality clothes retailers to pound world. Inside the Headrow entrance there is always a hive of activity with some retailers set up in the centre of the entrance all the way down to near ghd bottom of the escalators that take you to the upper level. You find Sky in this area with I think Virgin in one of the units. While the sky rep and other retailers do make an Approach to passers by it's usually from their sales position and not in anyway intimidating if you say no thanks they accept it, they won't follow you for an hour. Occasionally I have seen credit card companies such as Vanquis & capital one taking applications but they usually are a temporary visitor not permanent retailers.

On the upper level are similar well known brands and quite a large Post Office with half a dozen sales points for general sales of postal services, banking etc. The queue can be longish at times but does not take long to move. If you prefer as I do, there are 5 or 6 self service points where you can do all posting, pay bills with a barcode or a payment card. You can add any items available in the shop like envelopes, cards, packaging supplies etc you just scan into machine easily. Payment can be by cash or credit & debit card. If you are unsure how to do anything there is always a staff member that will help you or show you how to do something. It can save a lot of time if you just need to pay electric or gas or similar.

There is an exit that takes you to the to the street where buses stop for most areas of Leeds, or to the bus station if needed. There is a McDonald's at this entrance also but is very busy but does have the self order facility. There is another entrance that takes you out opposite the Merrion Centre.

You can access the car park on thus level. Word of advice especially On the weekend, the car park can be very busy and some people do queue to get in and it can extend to the street. If you approach the car park entrance and cars are lined up waiting you will probably be better off using a nearby car park, probably little or no difference in cost.

If you visit I hope you enjoy it and find all you want. I will post a few photos later in the week, so look out for them.