Leeds Kirkgate Market Heritage Tours

Carmel Smickersgill, Tours & Activities Editor
via Leeds Inspired

Leeds Kirkgate Market Heritage Tours at Leeds Kirkgate Market, Leeds 11 March — 2 December 2023 Entrance is free — Visit now

Every month Leeds Markets offer a free Heritage Tour with Rob Kilner. As the oldest indoor market in Europe and the original home of Marks and Spencer Kirkgate Market has a rich history of business immigration and sharing of ideas as well as purchasing goods. It’s currently going through a total renovation with new additions such as the food hall bringing in new businesses and the plans for the markets bright future.

Discover Kirkgate’s intriguing past and maybe grab some delicious lunch while you’re at it.

Leeds Kirkgate Market Heritage Tours at Leeds Kirkgate Market, Leeds 11 March — 2 December 2023 Entrance is free Visit now

Performances

Date
Time
Session Features
11 March 2023
10:30am — 11:30am
11 March 2023
12:00pm — 1:00pm
1 April 2023
10:30am — 11:30am
1 April 2023
12:00pm — 1:00pm
13 May 2023
10:30am — 11:30am
13 May 2023
12:00pm — 1:00pm
3 June 2023
10:30am — 11:30am
3 June 2023
12:00pm — 1:00pm
15 July 2023
10:30am — 11:30am
15 July 2023
12:00pm — 1:00pm
5 August 2023
10:30am — 11:30am
5 August 2023
12:00pm — 1:00pm
2 September 2023
10:30am — 11:30am
2 September 2023
12:00pm — 1:00pm
7 October 2023
10:30am — 11:30am
7 October 2023
12:00pm — 1:00pm
4 November 2023
10:30am — 11:30am
4 November 2023
12:00pm — 1:00pm
2 December 2023
10:30am — 11:30am
2 December 2023
12:00pm — 1:00pm

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

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