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Leeds Cathedral - church and bell tower visits

Leeds Cathedral, Great George Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 8BE

  • Multiple dates available
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

Heritage Open Days 2025 will provide an opportunity to learn about the heritage of Leeds Cathedral, with the help of our Cathedral Guides, and also to go behind the scenes and visit the Cathedral's bell tower.

Leeds Cathedral (The Cathedral Church of St Anne) is the Mother Church of the Catholic Diocese of Leeds, established in 1878.
The Cathedral is a Grade II* Listed Building completed in 1904 and designed in the Arts & Crafts style. It is one of 22 Catholic Cathedrals in England & Wales and widely recognised as an outstanding example of early 20th century church architecture.
On each of the Heritage Open Days guides will be on hand to explain the Cathedral's heritage.
On Saturday 13 September & Saturday 20 September there will also be an opportunity to visit the bell tower.
On Wednesday 17 September there will be a demonstration of the Cathedral Organ, built in 1904 and restored in 2009.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:
10.00am to 11.30am
Wednesday 17 September:
1.30pm to 3.00pm
Saturday 20 September:
10.00am to 11.30am

Location & directions

Leeds Cathedral, Great George Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 8BE

Directions:
Leeds Cathedral is located in the Civic Quarter. The Art Gallery, Henry Moore Institute and Leeds Museum are close by. The Cathedral can be entered from Great George Street and St Anne's Street; step free access is via the Great George Street entrance.
Contact on day:
Cathedral Office
Telephone number:
+441132454545

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Access to the bell tower is by means of a steep narrow staircase. People need to be reasonably fit to access the tower safely and appropriate footwear must be worn. Large bags or backpacks cannot be taken up to the tower.

Additional information

Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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