• Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds. 11,131 likes · 168 talking about this · 40,498 were here.
  • Kirkstall Abbey was acquired by the Leeds Corporation as a gift from Colonel North and opened to the public in the late 19th century.
  • The 12th century ruins of Kirkstall Abbey are rightly one among Leeds most critical landmarks, and the hordes of people who visit yearly prove it’s the most...
  • We visit Leeds often and are no strangers to the beauty of Kirkstall Abbey, for anyone remotely interested in either history or architecture, it is a must see place.
  • Situated in Leeds, Kirkstall Abbey is approximately 3 miles from the city centre. ... Bus numbers 33, 34 and 757 from Leeds stop outside Kirkstall Abbey. Parking.
  • This abbey was founded in 1147 by monks and lay brothers from Fountains Abbey but they did not move to Leeds until 1152.
  • Kirkstall Abbey Retweeted. Leeds Museums & Galleries‏Verified account @LeedsMuseums Jul 28. ... (Email Kirkstall.Abbey@leeds.gov.uk).
  • Kirkstall Abbey is one of Britain's most complete Cistercian monasteries and holds a wide range of workshops and events!
  • Kirkstall Abbey, located on the outskirts of Leeds in Yorkshire county, is a historical site that offers a glimpse into the past.