Leeds Kirkgate Market V Halifax Borough Market

This double-dale day (Airedale and Calderdale) comprises a tour of Kirkgate Market, Leeds, followed by a tour in and around Halifax Borough Market. When Leeds needed a new market hall at the turn of the 20th century, the councillors turned for inspiration to Halifax Borough Market, and to its architects, the brothers John & Joseph Leeming. They are stunning examples of late 19th, early 20th century market halls, and still centres of their communities.

This a one-off, double-bill tour for Heritage Open Days, lasting approximately 3.5 hours.

0930 start Leeds Kirkgate Market Tour (meet by the M&S Clock) to 1030. Then make your way to Halifax.
1200 Halifax Train Station (reconvene at the entrance) to 1300.

The market tours are free. Make your own way to Halifax. There's no food involved but you could arrive early at Leeds Kirkgate Market for breakfast, and stay for lunch at Halifax Borough Market.

Timings & Tours

Friday 12 September:

0930 start, 1300 finish (approx)

Saturday 13 September:

0930 start, 1300 finish (approx)

Location & directions

Kirkgate Market, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 7HL

Directions:

Meet at the M&S Clock in the 1904 Hall, Leeds Kirkgate Market for a 9.30am start. The Leeds Kirkgate Market tour ends at 10.30am (approx). Make your own way to Halifax to meet at the entrance of Halifax Train Station at 12.00pm for the Halifax leg of the tour.

Contact on day:

Robert Kilner

Telephone number:

+447743189826

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Booking is essential via eventbrite.

Booking contact name:

Robert Kilner

Booking telephone number:

+447743189826

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1441953564929?aff=oddtdtcreator

Booking opens:

02 Jun 2025 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

13 Sep 2025 08:00 AM

Accessibility details

The walk involves uneven surfaces, steps, road crossings, hills, busy spaces and a train ride.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

15

Est. tour duration:

3 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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