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Visit Kirkstall Abbey

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Visitor information

Opening hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Sunday:
10am – 4.30pm (Apr – Sept)
10am – 4pm (Oct – Mar)
Last entry 30 mins before closing

Address

Abbey Road
Kirkstall
Leeds
LS5 3EH
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Facilities

Baby changing
Toilets
Visitor centre
Picnic area
Café
Education facilities

Contact

Phone:
0113 378 4079
(10am – 4pm)

Email:
[email protected]

Access information

We aim to provide a friendly, accessible environment for all our visitors and the widest possible access to our buildings, exhibitions and collections.

How to find and enter Kirkstall Abbey

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 walkway. The accessible path from the car park is steep, there is an alternative route bypassing Abbey House Museum. This route is still sloping but less so than the main road.

The main entrance to the visitor centre has level access. The entrance is automatic, opening outwards with a clear opening space.

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What3Words is a location app which provides exact location points based on 3 metre squares. Every 3 metre square of the world has been given a unique combination of three words which can be shared with friends and family, emergency services and more to pinpoint locations easily.

We have provided What3Words locations for key areas of our attractions to help you navigate your visit.

Disabled parking

There are four spaces in the Vesper Lane car park located across Kirkstall Road on Abbey Walk. Access from the car park to the abbey is down a short but steep hill to Kirkstall Road and over a pedestrian crossing. There is ramped access through the gardens.

Accessible toilets

There are accessible toilets in the visitor centre. Facilities in the accessible toilets include an emergency alarm, a fire alarm with a flashing light and a baby change unit. This toilet is not RADAR key operated.

We do not currently have a Changing Places facility. The nearest one is located 1.5 miles away at the HEART Centre (Headingley Enterprise and Arts Centre) Bennett Road, LS6 3HN.

Baby changing

Baby changing facilities are available in the accessible toilet in the visitor centre.

Blind and partially sighted visitors

The grounds around Kirkstall Abbey are well used by dog walkers. Guide and assistance dogs are welcome in the abbey grounds and dog bowls are available at the front entrance of the visitor centre.

Visitors with physical disabilities and wheelchair users

A wheelchair is available from the visitor centre to borrow on your visit. Unfortunately we cannot provide assistance around the abbey for wheelchair users. Please contact us in advance of your visit to ensure the chair is available.

Kirkstall Abbey, including the visitor centre is all located at ground level. The visitor centre is fully accessible and so are most of the grounds. Please note that Kirkstall Abbey is a heritage site and some areas of the grounds are cobbled and/or uneven.

Seating is available in the visitor centre and around the grounds.

Hearing impaired and deaf visitors

An induction loop is in place at the desk in the visitor centre.

Special Educational Needs and Access

Please visit our dedicated Special Educational Needs and Access page for more information about how we try to make Kirkstall Abbey inclusive and accessible for people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Access provision for groups

Tailored handling sessions or touch tours on a group-specific interest area for groups can be organised. If a member or members of your group require access provision, please contact us.

VAQAS

Kirkstall Abbey is a member of the Visitor Attraction Quality Assurance Scheme (VAQAS). The VAQAS is a scheme which ensures high quality experiences at tourist attractions, including a commitment to respect the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 by making reasonable adjustments to improve service for disabled people.

Contact us

If you would like more information on access before your visit, please contact us:

Phone

0113 378 4079
(10am - 4pm)

Email

[email protected]

Post

Kirkstall Abbey
Abbey Road
Kirkstall
Leeds LS5 3EH

Admission information

Ticket Type	Price
Leeds Resident	FREE – must provide proof of address on first visit (driving licence or utility bill)

Non-Leeds Resident Ticket Type	Price
Adult	£5.50
Child (5-18)	£2.75
Under 5s	Free

TICKET TYPE & PRICE
Leeds Resident
FREE – must provide proof of address on first visit (driving license or utility bill)
Adult
£5.50
Child (5-18)
£2.75
Under 5s
Free

Annual Pass

You will be provided with a Kirkstall Abbey Annual Pass on your first visit. This pass will allow repeat entry to the ruins for 12 months from the date of issue. This may exclude special ticketed events so please check our what’s on page when planning your visit.

Leeds resident annual pass

Leeds City Council taxpayers are considered a ‘Leeds resident’ and are able to visit Kirkstall Abbey for free, on presentation of valid proof of residency:

Drivers Licence
Recent utility bill

Leeds resident status applies to the following postcode areas:

All LS postcodes
BD3, 4, 10, 11
WF2, 3, 10, 12, 17

Validate your annual pass

If you have received your annual pass, please validate it here if you haven’t done so already.

We only ask for essential information to ensure we have your up to date details. If you need to change your details please email [email protected].

Free entry

Admission to Kirkstall Abbey is free to the following people, organisations, and participating members:

Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Leeds Art Fund
Friends of Leeds Museums
Max Card holders (Max card holder and 1 adult)
Museums Association
National Museum Directors Council
National Art Fund
ICOM

Annual Pass FAQs

I haven’t got proof of address, but I am a Leeds resident.

That’s ok – please remember to bring it next time. We will be able to issue you a Leeds Resident Annual Pass today. Please fill in your details on the back of the annual pass and validate it here. You will need to validate your pass before your next visit.

Your details will be stored securely for the purposes of issuing passes.

I’ve not brought my pass but I already proved I’m a resident/I’ve already paid.

We can find your details on our system and check you in that way. Please provide your postcode and surname to our staff and we will check for you.

I’ve lost my pass – can I have a new one?

Yes – we’ll just need to check your details are up to date on our system and we can issue a new pass. Please provide your postcode and surname to our staff and we will check for you.

My details have changed, can I update them?

Yes – let us know what’s changed when you next visit and we’ll update it on the system and issue the relevant pass(es) for you.

Can I convert my pass? E.g. Leeds to non-Leeds or individual to family

Yes – let us know what’s changed when you next visit and we’ll update it on the system and issue the relevant pass(es) for you.

How to get here

Rail

The nearest train stations are Kirkstall Forge and Headingley, both 1 mile away.

Bus

Bus numbers 33, 34 and 757 from Leeds stop outside Kirkstall Abbey.

Parking

A large free car park is situated next to Abbey House Museum on Abbey Walk. This includes disabled parking. There is an additional disabled access parking space immediately outside the museum entrance.

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