DfTc – Locations

Wellington Place is just a 7-minute walk from Leeds train station.

The fastest walking route is along Whitehall Road. Other options include the River Aire or Canal Path, or along Wellington Street.

There are multiple bus stops serving the surrounding area located in the centre of Leeds.

Bus routes and times can be found on the  West Yorkshire Metro website.

Wellington Place has ample bicycle storage on site.

Shower facilities and individual changing areas are available in the basement, including one accessible shower and a drying room for damp kit, towels etc.

Free bicycle servicing

Wellington Place Central offers your bicycle some TLC. Bike servicing sessions are regularly run in Tower Square with experts from  Woodrup Cycles.

You can have a full bicycle assessment and any basic repairs such as gear adjustment, inflation of tyres, wheel tuning, bike oiling and more.

This service is offered completely free of charge to all Wellington Place occupiers. However, please note that it does not include any replacement parts.

There is no commuter car parking at Wellington Place.

There are several multi-story car parks within walking distance to Wellington Place. Information about these, including locations can be found on the Visit Leeds website and Leeds.GOV.UK.

Park and ride is a cheap and convenient way of getting to Wellington Place. There are 3 park and ride sites in Leeds:

• Elland Road (PR1): this service directly serves Wellington Place from stop Wellington N on Whitehall Road, as shown on this map. The PR1 also serves stop TP on Boar Lane.
• Temple Green (PR2): the closest bus stop for the PR2 service is Stop TL on Lower Briggate
• Stourton (PR3):  the closest stop for the PR3 service is Stop TK on Lower Briggate/Stop SE on Neville Street, as shown on this map

If you are new to park and ride, check out the handy infographic on how to use the service to get to Wellington Place.

Parking is free and you just pay for the bus.

Rail-based park and ride also exist at Apperley Bridge, Kirkstall Forge and Low Moor.

The Colmore Building is a short walk from all City Centre stations:

• Moor Street – 10 minute walk

• Show Hill – 2 minute walk

• New Street – 9 minute walk

You can catch the Metro from Grand Central to Bull Street, from where the Colmore Building is approximately a 2-minute walk.
The tram goes to Wolverhampton, through West Bromwich or to Centenary Square and The Library in Birmingham.
https://westmidlandsmetro.com

The local bus stops are at Priory Queensway, about a 4-minute walk from The Colmore Building. Starting from £3 per journey.
https://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/journey-planning

The Colmore Building has a secure bicycle storage area (105 spaces) within the building’s car park, accessible via the entrance off Printing House Street.

Changing rooms, drying out room and shower facilities are available on the same level.

There are no parking facilities at The Colmore Building. There is nearby  (paid) parking at B4 car park on Weaman Street.

DfT has a limited number of accessible parking spaces in the basement. If you require use of one of these spaces, the Birmingham Support Team will authorise access for you.

Local electric car charge points: There is a single Charging Station in Temple Row, B2 5NY. Alternatively, there are 2 charging bays at Snow Hill Multi-Storey Car Park, Snow Hill, B3 2BJ.