Leeds Central Library - Heritage Tour

Opened in 1884, our Victorian building is a treasure trove of tiled walls and floors, beautifully stone-carved heraldic beasts, and entrances. Our tour takes in four floors of elaborate public spaces, including back rooms, corridors, and galleries not open to the public. Along with a history of the building and its occupants, we will tell you the stories of its everyday life, including celebrity book borrowers and one escaped snake.

Be warned, there are a lot of stairs.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:

1230-1330

Monday 15 September:

1400-1500

Tuesday 16 September:

1400-1500

Wednesday 17 September:

1400-1500

Thursday 18 September:

1400-1500

Friday 19 September:

1400-1500

Location & directions

Leeds City Council, Central Library, Calverley Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3AB

Contact on day:

Local & Family History

Telephone number:

+441133786982

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Each person must book a ticket as these tours always sell out. A waiting list will be available.

Booking contact name:

Local and Family History

Booking telephone number:

+441133786982

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/leedslibraryevents

Booking opens:

01 Aug 2025 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

Our tour contains many steps and although there is a lift, not all of the tour is accessible for wheelchairs. If you are a wheelchair user please contact us directly for alternative arrangements.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

8

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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