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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
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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.
The tour ends at the top of Briggate, Leeds' main high street. It's just round the corner from the Corn Exchange.
Itinerary
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1
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 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Always swim with a buddy, find out about one Leeds resident's unsettling fate
Admission ticket free -
3
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 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
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 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
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 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
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 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Stumble over the shambles of Leeds, and onto a once very smelly little street. It's no wonder cats love it here!
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
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 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
Help your guide haunt this little ginnel, and bring more spirits to the wonderful Ship Inn.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
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 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
11
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 minutes • Admission ticket free
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
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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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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