Places of Worship in Leeds

Places of Worship in Leeds

Leeds is a big city in the north of England and is seen as one of the most multicultural cities of the north, bringing many cultures and religions together.

As you walk around the city of Leeds you are sure to see many places of worship for a wide variety of religions such as Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism and more.

Here are just a few places of worship in Leeds – whatever your religion, Leeds will have a place of worship for you to visit.

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Church of St Peter

The Church of St. Peter is also the Leeds Parish Church and is a wonderful piece of historical and religious architecture that sits proudly in the heart of Leeds city centre.

For those that wish to pray there are regular prayers, these are usually on a Sunday where between one and three religious prayer sessions can be found.

The church has a café and gift shop that is open from 10.00am to 4.00pm on weekdays, and 10.00am to 2.00pm on Saturdays.

Address:
Leeds Parish Church (St Peter at Leeds)
St Peter’s House
Kirkgate
Leeds
LS2 7DJ‎

Beth Hamidrash Hagadol Synagogue

Built in 1969, the Beth Hamidrash Hagadol Synagogue is one of – if not the – biggest Orthodox synagogues in the whole of northern England.

The service times do differ slightly from week to week but there is always a morning Shacharit and evening Mincha/Maariv on a daily basis. These services are usually around 7.30am and 7.30pm respectively.

The synagogue has a gift and book shop for those that wish to have a wonderful gift for a family or friend.

Address:
Beth Hamidrash Hagadol Synagogue
399 Street Lane
Leeds
LS17 6HQ

Tel: 0113 2692181

South Parade Baptist Church

South Parade Baptist Church is a wonderful, small but close knit Baptist church. Set in a new building, this church sees many Christians drawn from many different backgrounds to worship God.

Sunday service times:

Headingley, Adel Congregation, Cragg Hill – 10.30am
Four – 3.00pm
Sunday Evening Network (SENT) – 6.30pm

Sermons usually last around ninety minutes and refreshments are available afterwards.

Address:
South Parade Baptist Church
Kirkstall Lane
Headingley
Leeds
LS6 3LF

Tel: 0113 2754989

Leeds Makkah Masjid

Leeds Makkah Masjid is a majestic mosque located just outside the centre of the city, catering to the large Islamic community in Leeds.

The Mosque was built in the 1970s through the support of the Leeds community and the Muslim Council of Leeds.

The Mosque is at the forefront of teaching about Islam to anyone who wishes to learn, and hosts Islam question and answer sessions, study circles, courses and lectures.

As with all Islamic prayers the times do differ from day to day, month to month: the Leeds Makkah Masjid Mosque caters to all twelve prayers from Fajr to Jumah.

Address:
Makkah Mosque
36 Thornville Road
Leeds
LS6 1JY

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External Links:
St Peter at Leeds
Beth Hamidrash Hagadol Synagogue
South Parade Baptist Church
Leeds Makkah Masjid