Leeds Ghost Tour Explore the Haunting History of Leeds

Overview

Delve into the chilling history of Leeds on this captivating ghost tour led by the enigmatic Lord Bartholomew Catch. Starting at the Corn Exchange, the tour guides participants through some of the city's most haunted locations, revealing tales of witches, murderers, and the dark past that shaped the area. Perfect for all ages, this tour is wheelchair accessible and welcomes dogs, making it an inclusive experience for everyone. - Discover Leeds' eerie history and haunted sites with a knowledgeable guide - Suitable for all ages and accessible for wheelchair users - Enjoy a weekend evening tour that delves into the city’s dark past - Contact for private group bookings and special weekday arrangements

Itinerary

1. Leeds Corn Exchange

   Meet your guide: Lord Bartholomew Crouch, at the entrance to the Corn Exchange. He will regale you with tales about the man who built it and the miserable ghost who is said to linger...

   · 10 min

2. Probably the most haunted place you will ever overpay for parking, find out why they call this place 'Skull and Stones Yard', and about the unfortunate pair of souls who inhabit it.

   · 5 min

3. River Aire

   Always swim with a buddy, find out about one Leeds resident's unsettling fate

   · Non-stop passage

4. Not only one of the best Sunday roasts in Leeds, this building was once home to the infamous Mary Bateman: The Yorkshire Witch. A murderous fortune teller with a penchant for eggs. Find out about her life and her terrible death.

   · 5 min

5. Leeds Minster

   It's waaay more impressive than that tiny little church over in York... Stand on the very site of Leeds' first murder, and learn about the scoundrel whodunnit.

   · 5 min

6. Learn about the first railway in the UK - it was in Leeds! And about the ghosts who are said to haunt it to this day.

   · 5 min

7. Leeds Kirkgate Market

   It's not just any market... Find out about the dramatic past of Kirkgate Market and the role it played throughout World War II. Discover why there have been reports of a very specific smell...

   · 5 min

8. Stumble over the shambles of Leeds, and onto a once very smelly little street. It's no wonder cats love it here!

   · 5 min

9. Cross Arcade

   Why were our shopping arcades built? Find out about one particular store which was labelled as 'the creepiest place in Leeds', and meet Lord Bartholomew Catch's little friend...

   · 5 min

10. The Ship Inn

    Help your guide haunt this little ginnel, and bring more spirits to the wonderful Ship Inn.

    · 5 min

11. City Varieties Music Hall

    Leave it to the thespians to make a drama out of a ghost! To be fair, there are a few here. Meet the crew: A lavender lady, a man in the rafters, and a murderous woman who shall not be named...

    · 5 min· Admission not included

12. Briggate

    Say a fond farewell to your guide after learning about what was once the grimiest slum in Leeds. Part ways for the night before discovering your own spirits (be it rum, vodka or gin!)

    · 5 min

How to use your ticket

Please meet your guide and let him know your booking name

Meeting and end point

What to know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Suitable for all ages

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather or if there aren't enough participants.

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Product code: 460391P3

Activity offered by Yorkshire Ghost Tours via Viator.