While the September chaos was all about finding your lecture halls, January is about finding your rhythm - and that usually starts with a wardrobe or room refresh.
With the Leeds University Union Fresh Start Festival and the Beckett Winter Fair kicking off soon, there’s no better time to ditch the fast fashion and explore the city's thriving "circular economy."
Leeds is a goldmine for sustainable style and affordable living, if you know where to look - be it for clothes, furniture or for the video gamers reading out there (we know our type), retro gaming shops.
From five-story vintage palaces to hidden rescue warehouses where furniture is saved from the landfill, we’ve rounded up the 13 best retro and recycle stores to help you kit out your life for 2026 without breaking the bank.
13. Game Changer
Located inside the historic Kirkgate Market, this independent specialist has been around for over 15 years. It is the best place in the city centre to trade in your old tech or hunt for rare retro games, vinyl, and collectables without the big chain atmosphere. 💰 Unit 462, Row G, Kirkgate Market, Leeds LS2 7JH | Google Maps