The Butter Cross

The medieval Butter Cross stands in Market Place in the centre of Leek.

St Edward's Church

Following the great fire in 1297, St Edward's Church was rebuilt in 1320. It has a beautiful stained-glass east window designed by Sir Edward - Burne Jones and made by Morris & Co, as well as fine examples from the work of Leek Silk Embroidery.

The Nicholson War Memorial

The Nicholson War Memorial was built in 1925 by Sir Arthur Nicholson, in memory of his son Lieutenant Basil Lee Nicholson and other local men who died in World War One.

It is a Grade II listed building and has recently been refurbished due to a £178,000 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund. The war memorial is now open for guided tours evry third Saturday in the month from February to November.

The Town Council Building

Formerly the Leek and Moorlands Building Society, Leek Town Council has occupied this building in Stockwell Street since 1985.

Greystones 17th Century House

Located in Stockwell Street, this 17th century house was the home of Joshua Nicholson, who was a well known local silk manufacturer. Greystones is now a private residence.

The Nicholson Institute

Located behind Greystones, the Nicholson Institute was built in 1884 by the silk manufacturer Joshua Nicholson, who donated it to Leek as a library, art gallery, and school of art. Leek Library and Leek College currently occupy the building.