LEEDS CITY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Leeds After Dark: A Halloween Walk Through the City's Strange, Violent, and Haunted Past
A special Halloween walking tour that uncovers Leeds’s eerie legends—from the Leeds Mummy to haunted pubs—useful for travelers wanting a grounded, local-led night experience.
Leeds After Dark: A Halloween Walk Through the City's Strange, Violent, and Haunted Past.
Join a spine-chilling Halloween walking tour in Leeds that threads together the city’s strange and often bloody stories — alien abductions, restless spirits, grisly deaths and local curiosities — delivered in an atmospheric 90-minute route through the heart of the city.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
The Leeds Mummy and Local Myths
The tour stops on tales such as the Leeds Mummy and other local legends that cast an uncanny light on the city’s past.
First Murders and Gruesome Histories
Hear accounts of the first recorded murder in Leeds and other violent episodes that have left an imprint on the city’s darker narrative.
Haunted Pubs and Temple Newsam Stories
The route highlights the haunted pubs of Leeds and the tragic tales surrounding the ladies of Temple Newsam, connecting social spaces with their chilling backstories.
What the day feels like
What the Night Feels Like
This is a focused, 1.5-hour evening walking tour led by local guides from Walking Tours in the UK that threads together eerie folklore, documented local incidents and spine-tingling anecdotes — designed as a special Halloween event with limited tickets.
THE LEGENDS
The Leeds Mummy and Local Myths
The tour stops on tales such as the Leeds Mummy and other local legends that cast an uncanny light on the city’s past.
THE CRIMES
First Murders and Gruesome Histories
Hear accounts of the first recorded murder in Leeds and other violent episodes that have left an imprint on the city’s darker narrative.
THE HAUNTS
Haunted Pubs and Temple Newsam Stories
The route highlights the haunted pubs of Leeds and the tragic tales surrounding the ladies of Temple Newsam, connecting social spaces with their chilling backstories.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this event suits — and who should skip it.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
SPECIAL HALLOWEEN EVENT 2025 — the tour runs on 30th Oct & 1st Nov at 7pm. Duration is 1.5 hours. Price: £15 per person.
Meeting point is outside Leeds Art Gallery in Victoria Square; the group departs from there at the advertised start time.
This is a special Halloween event with limited tickets — book early to secure a place.
Only for adults ages 18+; the operator specifies this age restriction for the event.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When are the Halloween tours scheduled?
The special Halloween tour dates are 30th October and 1st November, starting at 7pm on each night.
How long does the tour last?
The tour runs for 1.5 hours.
Where do we meet for departure?
Guests meet outside Leeds Art Gallery in Victoria Square.
How much does a ticket cost?
Price is £15 per person.
Who can attend the tour?
The tour is only for adults aged 18 and over.
Are tickets limited?
Yes — this is a special Halloween event with limited tickets, so attendees are advised to book early.