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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

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Call Lane, England, LS1 7BR, United Kingdom

Walk towards the Corn Exchange on Call Lane, your guide will be wearing a top hat and will be waiting for you at the building's entrance.

End Point

End point

The tour ends at the top of Briggate, Leeds' main high street. It's just round the corner from the Corn Exchange.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

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...
Duration: 10 mins
2. Crown Street Car Park
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.
Duration: 5 mins
3. River Aire
Always swim with a buddy, find out about one Leeds resident's unsettling fate
4. Lamb And Flag
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.
Duration: 5 mins
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.
Duration: 5 mins
6. Middleton Railway
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.
Duration: 5 mins
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...
Duration: 5 mins
8. Fish Street
Stumble over the shambles of Leeds, and onto a once very smelly little street. It's no wonder cats love it here!
Duration: 5 mins
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...
Duration: 5 mins
10. The Ship Inn
Help your guide haunt this little ginnel, and bring more spirits to the wonderful Ship Inn.
Duration: 5 mins
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...
Duration: 5 mins
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!)
Duration: 5 mins

Inclusion

A character-led tour with a knowledgable guide

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

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

Supplied by Yorkshire Ghost Tours

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