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.

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.

O2 Academy Leeds
If music is your religion, this impressive entertainment venue may become your place of worship; its Gothic façade even looks like a church.

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.

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 lively bars.
Activities

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate

Leeds: Emmerdale Village Set Guided Tour

York's Famous Ghosts Smartphone App walking tour

Leeds Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK
Our pick of the best Kirkstall Hotel Deals

Leeds Marriott Hotel
Pleasant check in. Well appointed room. Breakfast good. Staff excellent
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

Clayton Hotel Leeds
Very clean and comfortable, great value for money
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Wetherby
Our room was spotless, staff polite, we had breakfast and it was very good. Lots of places to eat next door which was very convenient.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

The Queens Hotel
Lovely hotel, minutes from the station. Lovely entrance and reception area. Friendly check in staff. Lovely room city side, bit draughty as it has the old sash windows. Amazing breakfast. Would recommend and definitely stay again
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Hotel Indigo Leeds by IHG
Great hotel, great location, friendly staff and lovely breakfast. Highly recommend
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

Discovery Inn Hotel
£70 for the night good value for money. Close to train station and city centre. Left very early so no breakfast taken. Basic. Hotel, no frills, reception staff welcoming and helpful, thanks !
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kirkstall

Burley
Burley might not have many top sights, but Headingley Stadium and Hollywood Bowl 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 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 The Light and Leeds Grand Theatre.


