Tours & Groups

Guided tours and groups visits

Kirkstall Abbey is the perfect place for a group visit, whether it’s part of a wider tour of the area or a few hours spent roaming the ruins and parkland.

Monks, Mead and Medieval Leeds

Fridays between March and November

Our guided tour with resident monk Bernard takes you through the majestic ruins of Kirkstall Abbey. Discover the incredible history of the medieval abbey, find out why the monks made Kirkstall their home and enjoy a traditional taster of mead.

Monk giving a guided tour to a group of visitors

Monks, Mead and Medieval Leeds takes place every Friday at 10.30am between 1 April and 30 September. The tour of Kirkstall Abbey takes approximately 1 hour.

Once the guided tour has finished, we invite you to discover the rest of abbey and grounds at your leisure. Afterwards, take a break in the beautiful surroundings of The Gatehouse Cafe where a Colonel North lunch will be served.

We recommend allowing 2 hours for your visit, not including lunch.

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Life in Victorian Leeds at Abbey House Museum

While you’re in the area, why not discover the guided tour available nearby at Abbey House Museum.

Life in Victorian Leeds at Abbey House Museum takes you through the museum’s authentically re-created Victorian streets for a glimpse at what life was like in 19th century Leeds.

Your guide will take you through the shops, pub and businesses that were part of Leeds over 100 years ago.

Learn more about guided tours at Abbey House Museum