One reader said the Roger Stevens Building in Woodhouse is one of the most fascinating buildings in Leeds. The University of Leeds building is at the heart of its campus and overlooks a pond home to Mallard ducks and ducklings.One reader said the Roger Stevens Building in Woodhouse is one of the most fascinating buildings in Leeds. The University of Leeds building is at the heart of its campus and overlooks a pond home to Mallard ducks and ducklings.
One reader said the Roger Stevens Building in Woodhouse is one of the most fascinating buildings in Leeds. The University of Leeds building is at the heart of its campus and overlooks a pond home to Mallard ducks and ducklings. | Ed Thornton/Google

10 of the most fascinating buildings in Leeds from the Italian Towers of Holbeck to John Lewis

Geha Pandey
By Geha Pandey

Community Reporter

Published 16th Nov 2024, 11:30 BST

There are plenty of eye-catching buildings in Leeds.

Our city is filled with stunning architecture, much of which dates back hundreds of years.

So we asked our readers to name the most fascinating buildings in Leeds. Here are their top picks.

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Bridgewater Place, nicknamed The Dalek, was once the tallest building in Yorkshire. Today, the skyscraper is a prominent feature in the city’s skyline.

7. Bridgewater Place

Bridgewater Place, nicknamed The Dalek, was once the tallest building in Yorkshire. Today, the skyscraper is a prominent feature in the city’s skyline. | Chris - stock.adobe.com Photo: Chris - stock.adobe.com

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This country house in Harewood was designed by architects John Carr and Robert Adam. It was built between 1759 and 1771 for Edwin Lascelles. It is now home to some of the most spectacular events in Leeds and luscious green gardens that are the perfect family day out.

8. Harewood House

This country house in Harewood was designed by architects John Carr and Robert Adam. It was built between 1759 and 1771 for Edwin Lascelles. It is now home to some of the most spectacular events in Leeds and luscious green gardens that are the perfect family day out. | National World Photo: National World

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This Gothic Revival Church was designed by Robert Dennis Chantrell and completed in 1841. It is one of the most fascinating buildings in Leeds and is often a topic of conversation.

9. Leeds Minster

This Gothic Revival Church was designed by Robert Dennis Chantrell and completed in 1841. It is one of the most fascinating buildings in Leeds and is often a topic of conversation. | Jonathan Gawthorpe Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe

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This theatrical yet elegant Victorian Gothic arcade is like no other in Leeds. Dating back to 1878, it was opened by Charles Thornton, who also owned City Varieties Music Hall, and architect George Smith.

10. Thornton's Arcade

This theatrical yet elegant Victorian Gothic arcade is like no other in Leeds. Dating back to 1878, it was opened by Charles Thornton, who also owned City Varieties Music Hall, and architect George Smith. | Jonathan Gawthorpe Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe

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