Leeds Ghost Tour with Lord Bartholomew Catch - 70-Minute Evening Haunting History
by Yorkshire Ghost Tours
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Overview
This 70-minute walking tour in Leeds starts at the Corn Exchange, where the guide portraying Lord Bartholomew Catch introduces you to the building’s history and a local ghost story. The tour moves through several haunted spots around the city, including Skull and Stones Yard, the River Aire, and the former home of Mary Bateman, known as the Yorkshire Witch. You will also visit Leeds Minster, the site of the city’s first murder, and learn about the first railway in the UK and its ghostly legends. The route continues to Leeds Kirkgate Market, where wartime history and ghost reports are shared. The tour passes through the Shambles, Cross Arcade, and The Ship Inn, each with its own eerie tales. At City Varieties Music Hall, stories of theatrical ghosts are told before concluding at Briggate, once the city's grimiest slum. The guide leads the entire walk in character, and the tour is suitable for all ages, wheelchair accessible, and dog friendly. No extras or admissions are included.
Highlights
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Itinerary
Leeds Corn Exchange
Meet the guide, Lord Bartholomew Catch, at the Corn Exchange entrance. He shares stories about the building's creator and a ghost said to linger there during about 10 minutes.
10 min
Skull and Stones Yard
Spend around 5 minutes learning why this location is called 'Skull and Stones Yard' and about two spirits believed to inhabit it, linked to its history as a pricey parking spot.
5 min
River Aire
Hear one unsettling story about a Leeds resident's fate associated with the River Aire; no specific duration given for this stop.
Mary Bateman's Former Home
Stop for 5 minutes at the building known for its Sunday roasts, once home to Mary Bateman, the Yorkshire Witch, a fortune teller with a deadly past and unusual habits.
5 min
Leeds Minster
At Leeds Minster, spend 5 minutes on the site of Leeds' first recorded murder and learn about the culprit behind that crime.
5 min
First UK Railway Site
Hear about the UK's first railway, located in Leeds, and the ghosts said to haunt it during a 5-minute stop.
5 min
Leeds Kirkgate Market
Spend 5 minutes at Kirkgate Market, hearing about its dramatic history, including World War II roles and reports of a distinctive smell linked to ghost stories.
5 min
The Shambles
Walk through this once smelly street for 5 minutes and learn why it is favored by cats and connected to local ghost tales.
5 min
Cross Arcade
Spend 5 minutes finding out why some shopping arcades were built and about a store once called 'the creepiest place in Leeds,' plus meet a character linked to Lord Bartholomew.
5 min
The Ship Inn
In a 5-minute stop, join the guide in revisiting a small alleyway near The Ship Inn to encourage more spirits to this location.
5 min
City Varieties Music Hall
Hear 5 minutes of stories about ghosts linked to the theatre, including a lavender lady, a man seen in the rafters, and a murderous woman not named.
5 min
Briggate
Conclude the tour with a 5-minute stop at Briggate, learning about its past as Leeds' grimiest slum before saying goodbye to the guide.
5 min
Meeting point
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
The tour ends at the top of Briggate, Leeds' main high street. It's just round the corner from the Corn Exchange.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.