Venue hire at Kirkstall Abbey
Wedding ceremonies and vow renewals
Offering a spectacular backdrop and romantic setting, Kirkstall Abbey is a beautiful venue for a wedding ceremony or vow renewal in Leeds.
If you have wed elsewhere but would like photographs in the abbey please email us to enquire.
Please note due to the protected status of the abbey grounds, wedding vehicles are not permitted to drive through or park on the grounds.
Baby naming ceremonies
Create your own special ceremony to welcome your new arrival by hiring the church of the Kirkstall Abbey ruin and creating your own unique occasion.
Please note that the abbey is not a licensed venue and naming ceremonies have no legal status. You can lead the ceremony yourself or hire a celebrant to help you to prepare the ceremony and lead it on the day. Organisations such as The British Humanist Association (BHA) can arrange a special ceremony to welcome your child or you can contact Leeds City Council’s Register Office.
Film, photography and events
With its dramatic ruins and beautiful surrounding parkland, Kirkstall Abbey is a popular location for film and photography shoots.
From large scale TV dramas to intimate theatre shows, musical performances and outdoor cinema experiences, the abbey is a fantastic setting for a wide range of events.
Previous recordings include Frankenstein’s Wedding (broadcast live on BBC3), Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell (BBC), Gunpowder (BBC), Love, Lies and Records (BBC), Don’t Tell the Bride (Ch4), and Emmerdale (ITV).
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