Leeds Kirkgate Market Heritage Tours

Carmel Smickersgill, Tours & Activities Editor

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Leeds Kirkgate Market Heritage Tours

11 March-2 December 2023
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Time
Session Features
11 Mar 2023
10:30 am-11:30 am
11 Mar 2023
12:00 pm-1:00 pm
01 Apr 2023
10:30 am-11:30 am
01 Apr 2023
12:00 pm-1:00 pm
13 May 2023
10:30 am-11:30 am

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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.

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