Tower Square
📍 1 Wellington Pl, Leeds LS1 4AG, UK
About Tower Square
Tower Square in Leeds is a unique historical landmark located at 1 Wellington Place, offering visitors a fascinating glimpse into the city's industrial past. This beautifully presented site features a meticulously restored steam-powered wagon hoist, a significant relic of Leeds' magnificent railway heritage. Nestled amidst modern architecture, it serves as a proud reminder of Britain's innovative engineering history.
As an accessible open-air exhibition, Tower Square provides an enriching experience for all ages, often noted by visitors as a quieter, yet equally engaging, attraction during city events like Light Night Leeds. It's particularly appreciated by families for its ease of access, including space for prams. The attraction maintains a commendable Google rating of 4.5/5 stars, with reviewers frequently praising its historical significance and presentation.
Visiting Information
Tower Square is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, making it accessible at any time. The site features a wheelchair-accessible entrance, ensuring a welcoming experience for all visitors. Payment options are not applicable as there is no entry fee.
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📍 1 Wellington Pl, Leeds LS1 4AG, UK
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Showing 5 of 49 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 30 January 2026.
Small but perfectly formed. Amidst an area of towering high rises and modern architecture is nestled this little gem - beautifully presented. A wonderful reminder of Britain's magnificent railway heritage. Worth a look! No ticket necessary either ... just come and enjoy.
Beautiful exhibition for light night Leeds, quieter than the other ones. Really well run. My son absolutely loved this and we could easily push our pram around this area.
Great bit of history in between all the new modern buildings. Important to keep the heritage and this was a steam powered wagon hoist that used to sit between 2 viaducts to lower them into the goods yards below. Keeping history alive :)
Surrounded by modern buildings, this is a disused tower that used to house a steam powered lift for good wagons using Leeds Station.
An interesting historical landmark hidden within the modern commercial buildings. This tower is a fascinating site that keeps a bit of history in the modern area.