The Grade II-listed Monk Bridge viaduct, near Whitehall Road, had been disused since the 1960s. In 2019, work began on a huge redevelopment, building a high-rise residential and office scheme.
As part of the scheme, the viaduct itself is being transformed into a greenway and pedestrian path, while the archways beneath will be home to bars, restaurants and shops.
And the secret urban garden is now open to the public. We take a look around...
7. Monk Bridge Viaduct urban garden
And there are a number of seating areas Photo: Steve Riding
8. Monk Bridge Viaduct urban garden
The viaduct was originally built as an access route into the old Leeds Central Station, which stood on the site of the Wellington Place office development Photo: Steve Riding
9. Monk Bridge Viaduct urban garden
The station itself closed in the 1960s, when the last train ran over the viaduct and it has been abandoned ever since. Photo: Steve Riding
10. Monk Bridge Viaduct urban garden
The urban garden is part of a huge redevelopment, with the archways beneath set to become home to bars, restaurants and shops Photo: Steve Riding
11. Monk Bridge Viaduct urban garden
Two blocks of flats, 17 and 21 storeys high, are being constructed as part of he ambitious 'skyline' project Photo: Steve Riding
12. Monk Bridge Viaduct urban garden
Sixteen ‘affordable’ units will be included in the development which is a mix of studio, one, two and three-bedroom apartments Photo: Steve Riding