Kirkstall Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
Harewood House
Explore the great outdoors at Harewood House, a lovely green space in Harewood. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its lively bars.
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.
Activities
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate
Our pick of the best Kirkstall Hotel Deals
The Queens Hotel
We needed a hotel for an overnight stay. For the price that we paid we were not impressed. Hotel not as luxurious as we had expected and required updating. Staff were also not friendly or welcoming.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Leeds Marriott Hotel
Attentive and friendly staff, efficient check in and check out. Comfy toom with the Marriott bed linen, always a good sleep. Hotel in quite a good position in town with good entrance for drop off and pick up.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Clayton Hotel Leeds
Very helpful staff at the desk and dining room.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Crown Hotel Harrogate
The welcome was good. Booked parking and was told which bay was ours for the night. Executive room was huge, needing updating but clean. Bed was super hard pillows thin so didn't sleep too well. Informed the receptionist on check out but she only wished us a safe journey home. No mention of the poor ...
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Hyatt House Leeds
Brilliant stay. All staff were friendly and courteous. We left our bag there before check in and also after check out which was a brilliant perk. The room was amazing and the toiletries were lovely - the handwash smelt devine. Breakfast was good, plenty of options but it was very busy so things did ...
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Harrogate by IHG
Lovely stay in Harrogate, hotel and staff were excellent and the breakfast was amazing, everything and anything you could possibly need and eat
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kirkstall
Burley
Burley might not have many top sights, but Headingley Stadium and Hyde Park Picture House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Woodhouse Cliff
When in Woodhouse Cliff, you can plan a visit to Hyde Park Picture House and Headingley Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
New Wortley
While there might not be top attractions in New Wortley, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Leeds Park Square and Canal Wharf.
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.
