Just north-west of Leeds city centre you can find the student capitals of the city; Hyde Park and Headingley, which is where the vast majority of the student population live.
Headingley is a town that holds a wide range of businesses. Some being locally owned, but they stand alongside the big names that you are used to seeing on the high-street, such as KFC, Greggs, and Domino’s.
Hyde Park holds a different variety of amenities, in the sense that they are nearly all local, independently run businesses. Without one main high-street, you can find hidden gems everywhere you look, whether this be somewhere to have a pleasant dining experience, a couple of drinks, or the perfect breakfast to cure a hangover.
Victoria Corner Cafe is a family-run business in the heart of the student climate, but thrives on the local community and the students who frequently come to enjoy some nice food or coffee. It is always a warm, welcoming environment, and offers the all important student discount.
“Students are our main customers, we love seeing new people, but it is so nice to see the same people here again and again,” said the owner.
Small, local, family businesses are at the heart of every community, and it is no different amongst students. Many students are well aware of the impact that they can have on these smaller independent businesses by choosing them over the huge chains, and are a big reason as to why these small businesses can thrive in Hyde Park.
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