Right next to the students’ union and the Refectory, Lyddon Hall is a catered residence that combines the convenience of being on campus with traditional surroundings.
Find out more about living in the Campus Area.
Our oldest residence, Lyddon Hall is made up of a large main hall and several beautiful Victorian houses, all full of character. Rooms are spacious and furniture isn’t fixed, so you can move it around to suit yourself. Most rooms are standard with shared bathrooms, with some of them having washbasins in the rooms. There are a small number of en suite rooms available and some of our rooms also have double beds.
Lyddon offers great facilities, including a well-stocked library with a grand piano. There's also a large TV room with a pool table. This residence has a traditional feel, reflecting its Victorian charm.
Read more about what you can expect to find in your room and flat.
“I picked Lyddon due to its location on campus and its homely feel. It’s like a large house with annexes and has a relaxed vibe, it feels like one big family here. The Refectory is next door so it’s very easy to get our meals and it also means that we interact with the neighbouring catered halls too, like Ellerslie and Charles Morris. Moving into halls was scary at first, but everyone socialised and we all got to know each other very quickly.”
Georgia Thompson, BA English and History
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Fast wi-fi
Laundry room on site
Cafés nearby
Bars nearby
Shops nearby
Bluther Leipzig grand piano
Gym nearby on campus
Pool table
Sports facilities nearby on campus
Nintendo Wii
Common room
Contents insurance included in your rent
Security service on call 24/7
Efficient, responsive building maintenance
Secure cycle storage
As part of the catered accomodation package, the Great Food at Leeds Meal Plan enables you to enjoy a delicious selection of home-style meals and grab and go items in the award-winning Refectory and all Great Food at Leeds cafés on campus.
Great Food at Leeds is committed to providing healthy and fresh food for customers with different dietary requirements.
How it works
Your meal plan is topped up daily during term time with credit that can be spent in The Refectory and Great Food at Leeds cafés on campus. Students can access their Meal Plan credit via the Great Food at Leeds Reward app.
Weekdays 8am - 6.30pm £16.10 per day*
Weekends 10am - 2pm £8.90 per day*
*Unused credit will not be carried over to the following day
When it can be used
You can use your Meal Plan allowance during the following dates:
Term 1: Saturday 20 September to Friday 12 December 2025
Term 2: Saturday 10 January to Friday 27 March 2026
Term 3: Saturday 25 April to Friday 19 June 2026
Catering outlets and opening times
The Refectory
Located right at the heart of University campus, the contemporary Refectory venue is the main eatery on campus and offers a wide range of hot and cold food each day. Food is freshly prepared each day by a team of chefs, offering a wide range of options inspired from across the world, including deli wraps, salad bowls, southern fried chicken, pizza, street food bowls, comforting classics, our new Nourish menu and more.
Usual term time opening hours:
Weekdays - 8am - 6:30pm
Weekends - 10am - 2pm
Cafés on campus
You will find Great Food at Leeds cafés across campus. Welcoming spaces, serving barista made coffee, freshly baked pastries, grab and go meal deals and a wide selection of sweet treats. Wherther you're a hot drink betwen lectures or sitting down to refuel with friends person, Great Food at Leeds cafés have plenty of tasty food and drink options.
Opening hours vary between outlets, please check the Great Food at Leeds website for outlet specific information.
Aluminium Composite Material (ACM) cladding has not been used in the construction of Lyddon Hall or its annexes.
Lyddon Hall and its annexes also have many features that enable the safe evacuation of individuals, including a fire detection and alarm system that exceeds legislative requirements. The automatic L (Life) type alarm system ensures that all areas of your residence are covered by detection, including bedrooms, kitchens, plant rooms, and communal areas. Other fire safety systems installed for your protection include:
- Fire containment between rooms, flats and areas within buildings. Walls, ceilings and door sets are designed to resist and prevent the spread of fire long enough for you to safely escape the building.
- Fire extinguishers and firefighting blankets in kitchens throughout the building(s).
In addition, we operate a system where local staff and fire wardens are trained to undertake proactive and reactive fire safety duties, which include building inspections and routine fire safety checks.
Rooms
Catered
Shared bathroom, En-suite
39 week contract *
£217 - £283 per week
Rents below are for academic year 2026/27
Catered
en suite
£265 - £283 per week /
£10,370 - £11,089 total
Catered
shared bathroom
£217 - £256 per week /
£8,478 - £10,019 total
You can compare costs of residences
Catered
en suite
:
39 week contract*.
Catered
shared bathroom
:
39 week contract*.
with 1-3 other people
* Due to refurbishment or vacation lettings some blocks may open later or close
earlier than others and as a result, some contracts may be slightly shorter.
For previous years' rents click here
Your rent includes
All rooms include
- Bed and mattress
- Wardrobe
- Study table and chair
- Shelving and storage
- Noticeboard
- Access to a shared kitchen
- Read more in furniture and facilities
AccessAble
Providing independence and choice
Access guide to Lyddon Hall and a Lyddon Hall annexe on 13-23 Cromer Terrace



