A walking tour of the city centre, taking in the historic sites of Victorian circus venues.
30 April: 14:30-16:00
7 June: 11:30-13:00
During the nineteenth century, Leeds was a major location in the north of England for visiting circus companies. Circus historian Dr Steve Ward has discovered at least 12 sites within the city centre square mile where circuses were regularly performed during this period. He now leads a circular guided walk around the city centre visiting these sites. As well as being informative and entertaining the walk celebrates the role that the circus has played within the cultural heritage of the city.
There are two walks on two different days. Please ensure you only book tickets for the walk you would like to attend. There are two different booking links for the two different dates. Tickets are non-transferable between the two walks for capacity reasons. Registration opens 7 February.
Click here to book for the 30 April walk
Click here to book for the 7 June walk
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There are two walks on two different days. Please ensure you only book tickets for the walk you would like to attend. There are two different booking links for the two different dates. Tickets are non-transferable between the two walks for capacity reasons.
Date: 30 April / 7 June
Time: 30 April: 14:30-16:00 / 7 June: 11:30-13:00
Tickets: Tickets are essential. Tickets cost £6 for Leeds Civic Trust members and £8 for non-members.
Booking Link: Click here to book for the 30 April walk / Click here to book for the 7 June walk Registration opens 7 February
Meeting Point: Outside the Third White Cloth Hall, AKA ‘White Cloth Hall’ food and drinks venue, behind the Corn Exchange. 27 Crown Street, Leeds, LS2 7DA.
Finishing Point: The same as the meeting point, White Cloth Hall.
Accessibility: The walk is mainly flat pavement walking but suitable footwear should be worn. Clothing to be worn appropriate for the weather conditions on that day.
