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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Kirkstall_AbbeyKirkstall Abbey - Wikipedia

    Kirkstall Abbey is a ruined Cistercian monastery in Kirkstall, north-west of Leeds city centre in West Yorkshire, England. It is set in a public park on the north bank of the River Aire. It was founded c. 1152. It was disestablished during the Dissolution of the Monasteries under Henry VIII .

  2. museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk › kirkstall-abbeyKirkstall Abbey - Leeds Museums & Galleries

    Visit Kirkstall Abbey in Leeds, one of England's best preserved Cistercian monasteries. Regular adult events & school holiday activities.

  3. museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk › kirkstall-abbey › visitVisit Kirkstall Abbey - Leeds Museums & Galleries

    Situated in Leeds, Kirkstall Abbey is approximately 3 miles from the city centre. Located off Abbey Road (Kirkstall Road), the entrance is via a well maintained and fairly level pedestrian...

  4. discoverleeds.co.uk › outdoors › kirkstall-abbeyKirkstall Abbey | Discover Leeds

    There is plenty to do within the Kirkstall Abbey park. Enjoy a stroll next to the river Aire and through the woodlands area. With over 7-acres of grass within the grounds and incredible views, it is one of the better places for a picnic in Leeds!

  5. museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk › kirkstall-abbey › see-andSee & do at Kirkstall Abbey - Leeds Museums & Galleries

    Kirkstall Abbey is a marvel to behold with its dramatic architecture and magnificent ruins. The abbey is one of the most complete Cistercian monasteries in Britain. As a Grade I listed...

  6. www.visitleeds.co.uk › things-to-do › view-allKirkstall Abbey - Visit Leeds

    Kirkstall Abbey. Explore one of the most complete examples of a medieval Cistercian abbey in Britain. Set in wonderful parkland along the banks of the River Aire, Kirkstall Abbey boast historic architecture amid a haven of wildlife and greenery.

  7. www.yorkshire.com › arts-and-culture › kirkstall-abbeyKirkstall Abbey, Leeds - Visitor Information & History

    Sep 22, 2023 · Kirkstall Abbey, an architectural gem in Leeds, UK, embodies a rich tapestry of Cistercian monastic life from 1152 to its dissolution in 1539. Now a Grade I listed building and scheduled ancient monument, it captures the essence of Yorkshire’s history, attracting global visitors.