Kirkstall Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Kirkstall Abbey showing a church or cathedral, a ruin and heritage elements
Kirkstall Abbey showing a ruin, heritage elements and a church or cathedral
Kirkstall Abbey which includes heritage elements, a church or cathedral and a ruin
Kirkstall Abbey featuring a ruin, heritage elements and a church or cathedral
Kirkstall Abbey which includes a church or cathedral, heritage elements and building ruins

Popular places to visit

Kirkstall Abbey which includes heritage elements, a church or cathedral and a ruin

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.

Kirkstall Abbey
University of Leeds

University of Leeds

Late Victorian and award-winning brutalist and modernist architecture house the classes and students of Leeds’ namesake university, established in 1904.

University of Leeds
First Direct Arena

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.

First Direct Arena
Headingley Stadium

Headingley Stadium

Catch an event at Headingley Stadium during your trip to Headingley. Discover the area's lively bars and its entertainment choices.

Headingley Stadium
Royal Armouries

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.

Royal Armouries
Harewood House

Harewood House

Explore the great outdoors at Harewood House, a lovely green space in Leeds. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Harewood House

Activities

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eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom

NZ$5
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom
Private Leeds Dark Side Walking Tour

Private Leeds Dark Side Walking Tour

NZ$283
per traveller
Private Leeds Dark Side Walking Tour
Private Leeds Exploration Through Time and Art

Private Leeds Exploration Through Time and Art

NZ$591
per adult
Private Leeds Exploration Through Time and Art
Private Leeds City Walking Tour

Private Leeds City Walking Tour

NZ$283
per traveller
Private Leeds City Walking Tour
The Hunt, An Exciting Cat-and-Mouse Game in Leeds

The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Leeds

NZ$20
per adult
The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Leeds
Leeds City Centre Walking Tour

Daily Leeds City Walking Tour (10:30am)

NZ$32
per adult
Daily Leeds City Walking Tour (10:30am)
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Our pick of the best Kirkstall Hotel Deals

Great Victoria Hotel
Great Victoria Hotel
4 out of 5
39 Bridge Street, Bradford, England
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bradford. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (732 reviews)
"In the city centre this hotel is , next to bus station and everything is at walkable fistance"

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

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Great Victoria Hotel
Clayton Hotel Leeds
Clayton Hotel Leeds
4 out of 5
City Walk Sweet Street, Leeds, England
The price is NZ$137 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$137
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Leeds. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"We stayed at Clayton for our daughters 3rd birthday weekend, and when we got to the room there was a little surprise for our daughter, balloons and banners. This made ours and especially our daughters day. Thank you so much for that. Apart from this, the breakfast, the room and service are exceptional. ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jun. 2025

Clayton Hotel Leeds
Leeds Marriott Hotel
Leeds Marriott Hotel
4 out of 5
4 Trevelyan Square Boar Lane, Leeds, England
The price is NZ$132 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
NZ$132
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Leeds. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"The staff were so friendly and helpful! The gym was large, and everything was always super clean! I’m definitely staying here again! Thanks you for creating a peaceful and memorable stay!"

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Leeds Marriott Hotel
Cedar Court Harrogate
Cedar Court Harrogate
3.5 out of 5
Park Parade, off Knaresborough Road, Harrogate, England
The price is NZ$112 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$112
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Harrogate. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (293 reviews)
"The hotel was very appealing on arrival, parking was very good and reasonable, staff on arrival was excellent Declan was very approachable, friendly and accomodating.we throughly enjoyed our stay, breakfast was very nice and lots of choice. We would definately book again to stay."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Cedar Court Harrogate
The Queens Hotel
The Queens Hotel
4 out of 5
City Square, Leeds, England
The price is NZ$173 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
NZ$173
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star historic hotel in Leeds. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,453 reviews)
Family get together
"Professional and friendly reception staff room comfortable and bed lovely bathroom very clean"

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

The Queens Hotel
Park Plaza Leeds
Park Plaza Leeds
4 out of 5
Boar Lane City Square, Leeds, England
The price is NZ$124 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$124
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Leeds. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Kirkstall

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Headingley

When in Headingley, you can plan a visit to Headingley Stadium and Hyde Park Picture House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Headingley
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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.

Hyde Park
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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.

Weetwood
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New Wortley

While there might not be top attractions in New Wortley, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Canal Wharf and Leeds Industrial Museum at Armley Mills.

New Wortley
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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.

Little London
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Arena Quarter

While visiting Arena Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like Leeds Grand Theatre and O2 Academy Leeds.

Arena Quarter

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