- Picturesque, majestic and steeped in history – Kirkstall Abbey is one of Leeds’ top attractions. ... It’s free for Leeds residents. The ruins at Kirkstall Abbey.
- Kirkstall Abbey is in Kirkstall, 4 miles (6.4km) northwest of Leeds city centre in West Yorkshire. The nearest train stations are Burley Park and Leeds.
- So wander around this ruined monastery and then enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. Useful Information. Address: Abbey Road, Kirkstall, Leeds.
- Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds. Medieval magnificence. Imagine the lives of Cistercian monks 800 years ago, walking through the cloisters to their church in the early...
- wildflower meadow near Kirkstall abbey I approached on foot from Leeds, via Bridge Road on the eastern side of the Abbey.
- Kirkstall Abbey, an architectural gem in Leeds, UK, embodies a rich tapestry of Cistercian monastic life from 1152 to its dissolution in 1539.
- Here are 10 things to do at Kirkstall Abbey when you visit. ... Kirkstall Abbey is a must-see for anyone visiting Leeds.
- Kirkstall Abbey, located on the outskirts of Leeds in Yorkshire county, is a historical site that offers a glimpse into the past.
- More about Kirkstall Abbey: pictures, location on the map, similar places. Explore one of the most complete examples of a medieval Cistercian abbey in Britain.
- Colonel North gifted Kirkstall Abbey to the Leeds Corporation who undertook extensive renovation and in 1895 it opened to the public.