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   Kirkstall is a north-western suburb of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, on the eastern side of the River Aire. The area sits in the Kirkstall ward of Leeds City Council and Leeds Central and Headingley parliamentary constituency, represented by Alex Sobel. The population of the ward at the 2011 Census was 21,709. [2]

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   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.

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   Visit the stunning Kirkstall Abbey ruins, considered one of the best preserved Cistercian monasteries in the country, with over 850 years of history. Plan your visit to Kirkstall Abbey with...

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   Kirkstall Abbey is a remarkably complete medieval monastery set in parkland beside the River Aire, yet very close to the centre of Leeds. Kirkstall is one of the best-preserved Cistercian abbeys in England.

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

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   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.

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   Visitor information for Kirkstall Abbey including opening times and access information. Get your great value annual pass to visit all year.

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   Where is Kirkstall Abbey?

   • 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.

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   Where is Kirkstall?

   • Kirkstall is a north-western suburb of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, on the eastern side of the River Aire. The area sits in the Kirkstall ward of Leeds City Council and Leeds Central and Headingley parliamentary constituency, represented by Alex Sobel. The population of the ward at the 2011 Census was 21,709.

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   What to do at Kirkstall Abbey?

   • Visit the stunning Kirkstall Abbey ruins, considered one of the best preserved Cistercian monasteries in the country, with over 850 years of history. Plan your visit to Kirkstall Abbey with access, parking and transport information. Explore the historic ruins of Kirkstall Abbey, the Visitor Centre and wander through the woodlands by the River Aire.

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   Who founded Kirkstall Abbey?

   • In the 12th century Cistercian monks founded Kirkstall Abbey, a daughter house of Fountains Abbey in North Yorkshire. The Abbey House Museum opposite the abbey tells the story of the community and the town. Henry De Lacey, Baron of Pontefract, gave the land for the foundation of the abbey, and Kirkstall has a few roads named in his memory.

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   Where is Kirkstall in Leeds?

   • Kirkstall is situated on the A65 road which links it to Leeds city centre, Guiseley, Yeadon and Ilkley. This is crossed in the town centre by the B6157 road between Stanningley and Moortown. The latter crosses the River Aire on the Grade II listed Kirkstall Bridge.

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   Can I visit Kirkstall Abbey for free?

   • 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: Leeds resident status applies to the following postcode areas: I haven’t got proof of address, but I am a Leeds resident.

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   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.