- Explore Kirkstall Abbey when you travel to Leeds. Read Expedia's guide to find out everything you need to know about visiting Kirkstall Abbey!
- Leeds' most impressive medieval structure is beautiful Kirkstall Abbey, founded in 1152 by Cistercian monks from Fountains Abbey in North Yorkshire.
- [Link https://www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/kirkstallabbey Kirkstall Abbey] is one of Britain's most beautiful ruined abbeys.
- Kirkstall Abbey, located in West Leeds, is an ancient ruin that offers a delightful and educational experience for visitors.
- West Leeds heritage: Kirkstall Abbey. Photo: MARK STEVENSON. The Abbey had a full-time caretaker by the 1800s, but more often than not you would have...
- Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds by Joseph Rhodes (1782–1854), from Abbey House and Leeds City Museum.
- Yes, it is extremely easy to go to Kirkstall Abbey from the Leeds Train Station. I took the bus and there is a bus stop right outside the Abbey.
- Yes, it is extremely easy to go to Kirkstall Abbey from the Leeds Train Station. I took the bus and there is a bus stop right outside the Abbey.
- Kirkstall Abbey was acquired by the Leeds Corporation as a gift from Colonel North and opened to the public in the late 19th century.
- Kirkstall Abbey was founded in 1152 by a community of Cistercian monks from Fountains Abbey. It gained its wealth from keeping sheep for the wool trade.