Kirkstall
Leeds
Visit Kirkstall
Popular places to visit
Kirkstall Abbey
Wander the grounds of a beautifully preserved medieval abbey set on the grassy banks of the River Aire and uncover the history within the complex’s grand ruins.
University of Leeds
Late Victorian and award-winning brutalist and modernist architecture house the classes and students of Leeds’ namesake university, established in 1904.
First Direct Arena
Its honeycombed exterior glowing like a beacon at night, Leeds’ modern music venue draws crowds nightly to its shows featuring local and international stars.
Headingley Stadium
Catch an event at Headingley Stadium during your trip to Headingley. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its entertainment choices.
Royal Armouries
Discover the world of weaponry at this purpose-built museum, which contains the national collection of arms and armor from throughout the ages.
Roundhay Park
One of the largest city parks in Europe has a huge expanse of parkland, woods, lakes, gardens and lush tropical glasshouses to explore and enjoy.
Things to do
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
The Deathly Dark Tour of York: Experience of the Year 2024
York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate
York's Famous Ghosts Smartphone App walking tour
Top hotels in Kirkstall
Clayton Hotel Leeds
Rooms are dated now, no air conditioning and only one lift working so long wait each time you needed it.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Wetherby
Lovely staff, couldn't do enough for you. Thank you so much.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Hotel Indigo Leeds by IHG
Everything clean and felt like new
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
The Queens Hotel
Spotless and modern
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
Lovely friendly staff every person was a pleasure to deal with. Breakfast and evening meals were excellent. Room clean and comfortable. Pool was great but very busy as it was 1/2 term.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Discovery Inn Hotel
Friendly!
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kirkstall
Headingley
When in Headingley, you can plan a visit to Headingley Stadium and Hyde Park Picture House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Hyde Park
If you're spending some time in Hyde Park, Hyde Park Picture House and M&S Company Archive are top sights worth seeing.
Weetwood
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Weetwood and surrounding area, you can visit Kirkstall Abbey and Headingley Stadium.
Woodhouse Cliff
When in Woodhouse Cliff, you can plan a visit to Headingley Stadium and Hyde Park Picture House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Little London
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Little London and surrounding area, you can visit First Direct Arena and O2 Academy Leeds.
Arena Quarter
While visiting Arena Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like Leeds Grand Theatre and O2 Academy Leeds.
Kirkstall
- Kirkstall Abbey
- Peak District National Park
- Yorkshire Dales National Park
- First Direct Arena
- Harrogate Convention Centre
- Elland Road Stadium
- Roundhay Park
- Harewood House
- O2 Academy Leeds
- Alhambra Theatre
- Bramham Park
- Yorkshire Sculpture Park
- Cannon Hall Farm
- Temple Newsam House
- Turkish Baths and Health Spa
- Trinity Leeds Mall
- Ripley Castle and Gardens
