Kirkstall Abbey

Kirkstall Abbey
Abbey Walk
Kirkstall Road
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS5 3EH
England

Website

www.leeds.gov.uk/kirkstallabbey

E-mail

abbey.house@leeds.gov.uk

Telephone

0113 230 5492

Fax

0113 247 8397

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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One of the best preserved abbey's in Britain, Kirkstall Abbey is a spectacular and picturesque ruin.

Founded in the 12th centruy by Cistertain monks, it was closed down in 1539 by Henry VIII. This fascinating archeological site has been sought after as the subject matter for famous paintings by JMW Turner and Thomas Girton.

Kirkstall Abbey is has recently undergone a 3.5 million restoration project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and English Heritage. This has included the opening of a brand new visitor centre.

Venue Type:

Museum, Sacred space

 Opening hours

Visitor Centre Opening Times:
Summer: Tues - Sun 11am - 4pm.
Winter: Tues- Sun, 11am - 3pm (except Mon & Fri)
Free Tours are available by appointment every Thursday. To book contact 0113 230 5492.

 Admission charges

Free

 General services and facilities
  • Shop
 Children and families
  • Events and resources for children and families
 Disability access
  • Touch exhibits
  • Toilets for disabled
  • Wheelchair access to some public areas
 Schools services and facilities
  • Education facilities available

Kirkstall Abbey
Abbey Walk
Kirkstall Road
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS5 3EH
England

Website

www.leeds.gov.uk/kirkstallabbey

E-mail

abbey.house@leeds.gov.uk

Telephone

0113 230 5492

Fax

0113 247 8397

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

Collection details

Archaeology, Architecture, Religion

Collections services

  • General guide to collections available
  • Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)

Kirkstall Abbey
Abbey Walk
Kirkstall Road
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS5 3EH
England

Website

www.leeds.gov.uk/kirkstallabbey

E-mail

abbey.house@leeds.gov.uk

Telephone

0113 230 5492

Fax

0113 247 8397

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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Kirkstall Abbey

Multiple Monkeys

29 February 2012

Stay and play for multiple birth families. Sometimes we paint or get muddy and in nice weather we go in the ruins. Pleae wear suitable messy clothing.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

When

10-11:30am

Admission

Free

Kirkstall Abbey

Multiple Monkeys

28 March 2012

Stay and play for multiple birth families. Sometimes we paint or get muddy and in nice weather we go in the ruins. Pleae wear suitable messy clothing.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

When

10-11:30am

Admission

Free

Kirkstall Abbey
Abbey Walk
Kirkstall Road
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS5 3EH
England

Website

www.leeds.gov.uk/kirkstallabbey

E-mail

abbey.house@leeds.gov.uk

Telephone

0113 230 5492

Fax

0113 247 8397

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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