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Kirkstall Abbey

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Kirkstall Abbey
"Explore one of the most complete examples of a medieval Cistercian abbey in Britain. Set in wonderful parkland along the banks of the River Aire, Kirkstall Abbey boast historic architecture amid a haven of wildlife and greenery.Abbey Café serves locally produced sandwiches and cakes, hot and cold drinks, and ice creams.Kirkstall Abbey Visitor Centre tells you more about the lives of the 12th century monks and objects found during excavations throughout the years.Kirkstall Abbey is directly across the road from Abbey House Museum, which is a great opportunity to make a day out for all the family.Family activities and trails are run throughout the year.Annual passes are available, pay once and come back throughout the year."
Address: Abbey Road Kirkstall , Leeds LS5 3EH, XWY, GB
Phone: 0113 230 5492
State: XWY
City: Leeds
Zip Code: LS5 3EH

opening times

Tuesday: 11:00-15:00
Wednesday: 11:00-15:00
Thursday: 11:00-15:00
Saturday: 11:00-15:00
Sunday: 11:00-15:00

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Reviews
I had the chance to visit Kirkstall Abbey today and explore it from the inside, and it was an amazing experience! The abbey is beautifully preserved, with impressive Gothic ruins that offer a fascinating glimpse into medieval monastic life. Walking through the peaceful grounds, I appreciated the historical significance of the place. However, I feel that the current text information and graphic displays could be improved. More detailed graphics or updated displays would really help bring the history to life. At the moment, the design on the boards feels a bit outdated, and a refreshed, more modern approach would definitely uplift the overall experience, especially considering there’s an entrance fee. Despite this, it’s a beautiful site and well worth visiting. Perfect for history lovers and those who enjoy exploring atmospheric ruins in a tranquil setting. A must-see in Leeds!
Leeds resident go into the castle for free, proof required, that's it go enjoy the history of the abbey. Check out evening events and shows. Not everyone's cup of tea. But you will enjoy it. Gift shop, toilets and cafe available. Can get quite muddy down near the river, so wear suitable footwear, have a great time.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo
Beautiful historic site in the heart of Yorkshire. Entrance to Abbey & the visitors centre closed on Monday but lovely at the weekend, especially if you take a picnic with the family.Visited onWeekday
We had the most amazing wedding experience at this most gorgeous venue. If we could give ten stars or more, we would. Every step of the way, we were looked after by the fabulous Leslie, who ensured everything went spot on. Nothing was too much trouble. And Leslie, you take amazing photos. Thank you so much from both of us. Mark and Jamie x
Drove past many time but thought I'd stop and walk round. Cafe moved from museum to the abbey, lots of free parking. Interesting walking amongst the ruins, reading and seeing how it used to look. Water and woods in the grounds added to a nice walkVisited onWeekendWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo
Fantastic abbey. Free for Leeds residents. You need to provide a utility bill or driver's license etc, and they will give you an annual pass. A small charge for other visitors. Well worth it. Free parking over the road near the Abbey house museum. Nice cafe on site, although It has a limited menu. Sandwiches, jacket potatoes, sausage roll. Pretty decent coffee.
Brilliant place to go.. It's great to look at the architect.. it was so clean, no rubbish anyway! Maybe next time i can get a coffee.. also make a picnic..Visited onWeekendWait timeNo wait
Kirkstall Abbey is a wondeful park with ruins. Runs next to the river and great for a day out. Access to the ruins does cost £5.80 for adults but you can still see the ruins from the park. Lovely cafe which is no more expensive than anywhere else, but does have gluten free options and free water top up too. I'd suggest better signage for some of the walks/trails as we weren't sure which walk we were doing and probably missed a bit. Nice to pair with a trip to Abbey House Museum for a fuller day out.
This is a very well preserved Abbey. Do not be put off from paying to visit this beautiful historic site. Entry is free for Leeds residents subject to proof of ID. For non Leeds residents, it is £5.60 per adult however your purchased ticket will give you unlimited access for a year. The ticket will be stamped with an expiry date. Walking around the fenced parts of the building is not quite the same as going into the building/grounds. The buildings are well preserved and so are the grounds. You can easily spend over an hour here. You can even have a picnic in the grounds but please take your rubbish home with you! The building is set in a very large public park with river running to the side of it. There’s a cafe and toilet facilities on site. There is free parking to the opposite side of the road. The Abbey is a fair bit away from Leeds city centre if you don’t drive though public transport is easily accessible. It’s the kind of place you can visit different seasons of the year. Do check before you visit as from time to time, events are hosted here.
I've been a couple of times to Kirkstall Abbey, today being my second. Upon entry, the staff were slightly intense since I had brought a tripod with me to take photos for my degree, however were friendly and accommodating after I had told them I didn't realise I needed to give notice before visiting, which I can persevere and understand. The abbey itself is beautiful, a lovely place to come on a quiet weekday afternoon in September! A volunteer approached me and told me the history of the abbey, honestly made my experience much better, the place is rich in history... Got my photographs around the grounds with my tripod, so all is well. Fellow photographers and artists... message them before bringing your tripod!
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