Bear Pit

Leeds, United Kingdom

This is the last vestiges of Leeds Zoological and Botanical Gardens, an unsuccessful Victorian business. Built in 1840, bears were displayed in a circular pit with the public viewing them from the castellated turrets.

Listen to the audio guide for Bear Pit Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off

Nearby

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