Kirkstall Abbey
Kirkstall Abbey
Abbey Walk
Kirkstall Road
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS5 3EH
England
Website
www.leeds.gov.uk/kirkstallabbey
Telephone
0113 230 5492
Fax
0113 247 8397
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
Fairy fun activities
For all under 5s fairies and their carers! Join us for creative fairy fun. There are things to make, dressing up and things to play with. Feel free to come in your fairy outfits, but please be aware that sometimes we use paint and glue.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
10-11am
Admission
Free
Muddy monkeys messy play
Join us at Kirkstall Abbey for messy creative fun with natural and art materials. Please wear suitable messing clothing as sometimes we paint, sometimes we get muddy and if the weather is nice we go outside in the ruins!
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
10-11am
Admission
Free
Multi monkeys stay and
A monthly stay and play session for parents and preschool multiple births children. Please wear suitable messy clothing as sometimes we paint and sometimes we get muddy and if the weather is nice, we go outside in the ruins!
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
10-11am
Admission
Free
Muddy monkeys messy play
Join us at Kirkstall Abbey for messy creative fun with natural and art materials. Please wear suitable messing clothing as sometimes we paint, sometimes we get muddy and if the weather is nice we go outside in the ruins!
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
10-11am
Admission
Free
Muddy monkeys messy play
Join us at Kirkstall Abbey for messy creative fun with natural and art materials. Please wear suitable messing clothing as sometimes we paint, sometimes we get muddy and if the weather is nice we go outside in the ruins!
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
10-11am
Admission
Free
Knights, dragons and princesses activities
Is your under 5 a budding knight, lovely princess or little dragon? Then come along and join us for fun at the abbey. Come dressed up but remember we may get messy!
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
10-11am
Admission
Free
Muddy monkeys messy play
Join us at Kirkstall Abbey for messy creative fun with natural and art materials. Please wear suitable messing clothing as sometimes we paint, sometimes we get muddy and if the weather is nice we go outside in the ruins!
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
10-11am
Admission
Free
Find out more about hospitality in an abbey
Part of our Find Out More series for adult visitors. A chance to find out more about the abbey and the monks of Kirkstall.
Suitable for
When
2-3pm
Admission
Free
Fairy fun activities
For all under 5s fairies and their carers! Join us for creative fairy fun. There are things to make, dressing up and things to play with. Feel free to come in your fairy outfits, but please be aware that sometimes we use paint and glue.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
10-11am
Admission
Free
Mini dragons
Messy fun with a dragon theme for mini dragons and their carers. Please wear suitable messy clothing.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
10-11am
Admission
Free
Muddy monkeys messy play
Join us at Kirkstall Abbey for messy creative fun with natural and art materials. Please wear suitable messing clothing as sometimes we paint, sometimes we get muddy and if the weather is nice we go outside in the ruins!
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
10-11am
Admission
Free
Art in the abbey
Bring your imagination and join us in the abbey for fun with various art materials. If the weather is nice we will be outside in the ruins.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
10-11am
Admission
Free
Picnic with a dragon
Bring your picnic to eat in the abbey with our dragon. Be careful he doesn't pinch your sandwiches!
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
10-11am
Admission
Free
Kirkstall Abbey Deli Market
Our ever popular Kirkstall Deli Market is where you can try and buy some of the best produce Yorkshire has to offer. All our products are locally sourced and are produced and supplied by award winning people with a passion for food.
Suitable for
When
12-3pm
Admission
Free
Kirkstall Abbey Craft Market
Our new Kirkstall Abbey Market is where you can find a great mix of some of the best food & drink Yorkshire has to offer as well as jewellery, fashion, crafts, artwork, household items & vintage goods plus much more.
Suitable for
When
12-3pm
Admission
Free
Multi monkeys stay and
A monthly stay and play session for parents and preschool multiple births children. Please wear suitable messy clothing as sometimes we paint and sometimes we get muddy and if the weather is nice, we go outside in the ruins!
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
10-11am
Admission
Free
Knights, dragons and princesses activities
Is your under 5 a budding knight, lovely princess or little dragon? Then come along and join us for fun at the abbey. Come dressed up but remember we may get messy!
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
10-11am
Admission
Free
Fairy fun activities
For all under 5s fairies and their carers! Join us for creative fairy fun. There are things to make, dressing up and things to play with. Feel free to come in your fairy outfits, but please be aware that sometimes we use paint and glue.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
10-11am
Admission
Free
The big colour
Drop-in family activity. A relaxing way to spend your bank holiday with a huge variety of Kirkstall colouring.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
10am-3pm
Admission
Free
Multi monkeys stay and
A monthly stay and play session for parents and preschool multiple births children. Please wear suitable messy clothing as sometimes we paint and sometimes we get muddy and if the weather is nice, we go outside in the ruins!
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
10-11am
Admission
Free
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