- 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 is one of Britain's most complete Cistercian monasteries and holds a wide range of workshops and events!
- So wander around this ruined monastery and then enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. Useful Information. Address: Abbey Road, Kirkstall, Leeds.
- wildflower meadow near Kirkstall abbey I approached on foot from Leeds, via Bridge Road on the eastern side of the Abbey.
- Kirkstall Abbey is a ruined Cistercian monastery in Kirkstall, northwest of downtown Leeds in Yorkshire, UK.
- Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds. Medieval magnificence. Imagine the lives of Cistercian monks 800 years ago, walking through the cloisters to their church in the early...
- Kirkstall Abbey, located on the outskirts of Leeds in Yorkshire county, is a historical site that offers a glimpse into the past.
- Abbey Walk Kirkstall Leeds LS5 3EH United Kingdom. ... Over 860 years old, Kirkstall Abbey is one of Britain’s best preserved Cistercian abbeys.
- Kirkstall Abbey is a must-see for anyone visiting Leeds. With its stunning architecture, fascinating history, and beautiful grounds, it is a place that will stay with...
- Founded in 1152, Kirkstall Abbey near Leeds is one of the most complete examples of a medieval Cistercian monastery in Britain.