Abbeys & priories · Yorkshire & the Humber
Kirkstall Abbey (Ruins)
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Kirkstall Abbey (Ruins) — a abbey in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Dave Pickersgill — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Headingley · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Kirkstall Abbey (Ruins) is a abbey located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Kirkstall Abbey is a historic site featuring the ruins of a Cistercian monastery founded in 1152. Visitors can explore the beautiful architecture and surrounding grounds, which often host various events and activities throughout the year.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Leeds - Liverpool Canal SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kirkstall Abbey is a ruined Cistercian monastery located in Yorkshire. Founded in the 12th century, it is an important example of Gothic architecture and is a scheduled ancient monument. The abbey's remains are notable for their impressive stonework and tranquil riverside setting.
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- Coordinates
- 53.8206, -1.6067
- District
- Leeds
- Parish
- Leeds, unparished area
- Postcode
- LS5 3EH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leeds Central and Headingley
- Nearest railway station
- Headingley — 0.9 km
- Official site
- museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: way/156853488 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirkstall Abbey (Ruins)?
- Kirkstall Abbey (Ruins) is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS5 3EH), in the parish of Leeds, unparished area.
- What is Kirkstall Abbey (Ruins)?
- Kirkstall Abbey (Ruins) — a abbey in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kirkstall Abbey (Ruins)?
- The nearest railway station is Headingley, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS5 3EH.
- Is Kirkstall Abbey (Ruins) a protected site?
- Yes — Kirkstall Abbey (Ruins) is part of the Leeds - Liverpool Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Kirkstall Abbey (Ruins)?
- The nearest railway station is Headingley, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS5 3EH.