Leeds Ghost Tour Explore the Haunting History of Leeds

4.8

based on 37 reviews

| Leeds, United Kingdom

Features

Free Cancellation

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

Instant ticket delivery

Mobile Ticket

Pickup available

Duration

1.2 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Audio guide

Live guide

A character-led tour with a knowledgable guide

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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

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...

Duration 1 Hour and 10 Minutes
Group Tour
Max 30 people in the group

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 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
2
Crown Street
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 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required

River Aire

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

No Admission Ticket Required•
Drive-By Only

Church Row

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 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

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 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Moor Road

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 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

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 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

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 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

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 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

The Ship Inn

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

Duration 5 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

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 Minutes•
Admission Ticket Not Included

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!)