Leeds Town Hall
A grand town hall unveiled by Queen Victoria in 1858, guarded by stone lions and topped by a tall clock tower. It is a symbol of Leeds.
Leeds Town Hall was designed by architect Cuthbert Broderick and is one of the largest town halls in Britain. Its Baroque Revival clock tower and four stone lions at the entrance are the city’s emblem, and the building reflects Leeds’s wealth as a centre of the textile industry. Inside, the Victoria Hall houses a huge organ and hosts classical concerts and international piano competitions. The building has undergone major restoration in recent years, so check the official website for interior opening times and performances. Usually, visitors come to photograph the exterior. It is about a 10-minute walk from the railway station and can be combined with the art gallery and City Museum.
Opening hours
Exterior open all day; interior closed during renovation (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Leeds Art Gallery & Henry Moore Institute
- Leeds City Museum
- Grand Theatre, Leeds
- Leeds Corn Exchange
- Leeds Kirkgate Market
- Victoria Quarter
- Leeds Minster
- Royal Armouries Museum