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Kirkstall Abbey    

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Uncover the history of one of the best preserved medieval Cistercian abbeys in Britain. With its beautiful and iconic ruins, award-winning Park and …

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Mar 5, 2025
The abbey is very impressive and appears huge as you come close. We visited at the end of January and had the place pretty much to ourselves. The staff are very friendly. Once you buy your tickets…Full review by Jan M
Jan 25, 2025
You can largely see everything from outside the fence, but if you want to enter and walk amongst the stones there’s a modest charge for non-Leeds residents. It would be improved greatly if there we…Full review by railway_chap
Oct 29, 2024
A well preserved but ruined monastery, with some good explanations / interpretation. The abbey is in a lovely park, and easy to get to from the city centre by bus. It's a peaceful way to spend a morn…Full review by NorthEastMe999
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Settled along the banks of River Aire, Kirkstall Abbey is a marvelous amalgamation of scenic greens and historic architecture. One of Leed…
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Established:1152
Located:Kirkstall, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
Founder:Abbot Alexander

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Staying about half an hours drive from here, nearer Harrogate any other places you recommend visiting (already …
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Staying about half an hours drive from here, nearer Harrogate any other places you recommend visiting (already explored York)
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Depends on what you're after, really. On the opposite side of the Abbey Rd. you can find Abbey House Museum, closer to city centre is Leeds Industrial Museum at Armley Mills. The …
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Depends on what you're after, really. On the opposite side of the Abbey Rd. you can find Abbey House Museum, closer to city centre is Leeds Industrial Museum at Armley Mills. The city centre itself is full of 19th and beginning of 20th centuries tenements houses with very interesting facades. At St. Paul Street there's probably one of my favourite one. Former 19th century workshop and warehouse built in Hispano-Moorish style. At Marshall St. is Temple Works with architectonic design modelled on ancient Egyptian temples. Unfortunately, only office block is in good condition, the rest of the complex is hidden behind scaffolding. In the city centre you can find, among the others, 19th c. arcades, Kirkgate Market (the largest roofed market in Europe), Corn Exchange. Too bad, that the most interesting museums like Thackray Museum of Medicine at Beckett Street, or Royal Armouries near to River Arie are still closed down. BTW, Kirkstall House Museum and Leeds City Museum (next to Millennium Square) are open from 12 AM. Have a nice stay.
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Are dogs welcome?
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There were loads of dog walkers around the Abbey Grounds in the park area. The actual Abbey ruins are fenced off and not sure if you can take dogs in that area.
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Is kirkstall abbey ok for wheelchair users,plus is it easy to get to from leeds train station cheers.
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Yes, it is extremely easy to go to Kirkstall Abbey from the Leeds Train Station. I took the bus and there is a bus stop right outside the Abbey. The grounds of the Abbey has paved roads …
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Yes, it is extremely easy to go to Kirkstall Abbey from the Leeds Train Station. I took the bus and there is a bus stop right outside the Abbey. The grounds of the Abbey has paved roads which should not pose a problem to the wheelchair user. However, to go inside the Abbey itself, you would have to go through the tourist information centre/shop and I remember it had a couple of stairs. Even inside the main abbey, the terrain is bumpy and there are minor obstacles. However, I felt that being able to see the Abbey in all its glory from a distance awed me more than being able to walk inside. I hope this helps!
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can u park at the abbey as im coming to an even there !!
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Hi Brenda There's free parking just opposite the abbey on Abbey Walk. If you are using a sat nav the postcode is LS5 3EH. Enjoy the event! Best wishes Elaine
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