Leeds Tattoo Studios | SameDayTattoo
Leeds is Yorkshire's largest city and one of England's most energetic student and creative hubs, sustaining a tattoo scene that stretches from the Victorian grandeur of the Corn Exchange to neighbourhood studios in Hyde Park and Headingley. With over 80 tattoo shops recorded in the city, choice is wide and competition keeps standards high.
The city centre around Vicar Lane and Cross York Street is the most concentrated zone for studios; Hyde Park feeds a younger, walk-in-friendly cluster, while the Corn Exchange hosts the long-running Red Tattoo in one of Leeds' most distinctive architectural settings.
Tattoo studios in Leeds
Notable tattoo studios in and around Leeds. Check sterile work, a portfolio in your style and clear pricing; fill the booking form and we match you with a studio that fits.
Top picks: Rude Studios Tattoos & Piercings, No Regrets Leeds, Buzz Club Tattoo Studio, Rose & Thorn Tattoo Studio, Red Tattoo and Piercing.
Rude Studios Tattoos & Piercings
📍 Vicar Lane / Headingley
No Regrets Leeds
📍 Cross York Street / City Centre
Buzz Club Tattoo Studio
📍 Hyde Park / Wellington Street
Rose & Thorn Tattoo Studio
📍 Bramley / Swinnow
Red Tattoo and Piercing
📍 Leeds Corn Exchange
A curated guide, updated regularly. · Last updated: 17.06.2026
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Leeds Tattoo Studios | SameDayTattoo — FAQ
Is Red Tattoo and Piercing in the Leeds Corn Exchange worth visiting?
Absolutely — it's one of Leeds' most characterful studio locations, set inside the ornate Victorian Corn Exchange. It's also an explicitly LGBTQ+ and Trans-safe space, open since 2007.
Where should I look for tattoo studios if I'm based near the university?
Headingley and Hyde Park both have Rude Studios branches and Buzz Club's Hyde Park Road location — all well-served by bus from Leeds city centre.
Can I get a walk-in tattoo in Leeds?
Yes — Rude Studios across its Vicar Lane, Merrion Street and Headingley branches is among the most walk-in-accessible in the city; Buzz Club also takes spontaneous bookings.
What do tattoos cost in Leeds?
Small tattoos start around £50–80; established studios like No Regrets and Rude charge £70–110 per hour, positioning Leeds as one of the more affordable major UK cities for quality work.
What styles are Leeds studios best known for?
Fine-line florals, blackwork graphic pieces, and neo-traditional designs are the most prevalent; No Regrets is particularly well-regarded for realism and cover-up work.