Kirkstall Abbey

Beautiful yo visit lovely grounds and museum very helpful friendly people and very clean had a great time visiting 😀

Lovely Sunday afternoon stroll around the abbey's ruins...loved the atmosphere and the majesty of the gothic arches and architecture. Will definitely return soon as the rain chased us away too quickly.

A very pleasant day out for the family. The Abbey itself is splendid and quite spectacular, all be it a well preserved ruin. Its large and maintained to a large degree, hence the entrance fee, but a shame that it isn't free as the atmosphere inside is great for all to experience. The surrounding area is lovely for walks by the river and good for kids to run around. There is a busy main road that runs adjacent to the Abbey so be aware if with small children. The Abbey is opposite the Abbey museum which is also worth a visit, for a small fee. Car parking is available free opposite the Abbey museum next to kids playground, can get busy in the summer. Both the Abbey and the Abbey museum have gift shops and there's a cafe at the museum. Take a look well worth a visit.

These ancient ruins are in West of Leeds and on a main bus route. The park area is a great place for a picnic. There is a small visitor centre, toilets and shop. It's free for Leeds residents but a ticket is needed if you want to wander inside the ruins.

Breathtaking bit of history, pay once and get entrance for a whole year!! Guides on hand to give you lots of interesting bits of information. I enjoyed a nice moment of quiet solace before a coach load of kiddos arrived !