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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Leeds

11 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Leeds, England

Updated July 16, 2022

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Kirkstall Abbey

Artists have long been drawn to these atmospheric 12th-century ruins.

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Horned Helmet of Henry VIII

The bizarre headgear looks like it was made for a fool, not a king.

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Lawnswood Cemetery

This Victorian graveyard in Leeds is a macabre collection of beautiful tombs and memorials.

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Royal Armouries Museum

One of three sites in England that house the National Collection of Arms and Armour.

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'Winifred'

In a small courtyard resides this large mural that draws inspiration from Leeds and its history.

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The Black Prince

This sculpture of Edward of Woodstock is surrounded by eight Victorian lamp bearers.

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'The Boules Player'

This sculpture celebrates a boules tournament and the link between Leeds and its twin city Lille.

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Equus Altus

The name of this suspended sculpture is Latin for "high horse," which is exactly what it is.
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