• Kirkstall Abbey is a ruined Cistercian monastery in Kirkstall, north-west of Leeds city centre in West Yorkshire, England.
  • With its beautiful and iconic ruins, award-winning Park and interactive visitor centre Kirkstall Abbey is a place that visitors of all ages can enjoy.
  • Kirkstall Abbey is directly across the road from Abbey House Museum, this is a great opportunity to make a day out for all the family.
  • Western end of the ruined church at Kirkstall Abbey, built by Cistercian monks from Fountains Abbey between 1152 and 1182.
  • Find out what's on at Kirkstall Abbey including the latest events and activities. Explore the magnificent ruins and discover its history.
  • Kirkstall Abbey, an architectural gem in Leeds, UK, embodies a rich tapestry of Cistercian monastic life from 1152 to its dissolution in 1539.
  • Situated just four miles west of Leeds inside the Aire Valley, Kirkstall Abbey is really a Cistercian house founded in 1152.
  • Much of the abbey’s stone was removed for use in other buildings—a notable example is the steps to Leeds Bridge, which are made from Kirkstall stone.
  • The haunting Kirkstall abbey was an important abbey for the region in Medieval Times. Picture crdit: Jonathan Rudd.
  • Start your day with a visit to the stunning Kirkstall Abbey, one of the best-preserved Cistercian monasteries in England.