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.
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.
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.
Activities
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Leeds: Daily Guided City Center Walking Tour (10:30am)
York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate
York: Horse Drawn Carriage ride & Cream Tea
York's Famous Ghosts Smartphone App walking tour
Our pick of the best Kirkstall Hotel Deals
The Queens Hotel
Breakfast room quite small for size of hotel. Queues at key times. Cooked breakfast buffet in another room and separated by stairs, not so good when carrying a hot plate. Having said that, the offering was very good and piping hot.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Clayton Hotel Leeds
Lovely clean room, very spacious. Used the self check in system which worked so well, no complaints overall.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Great Victoria Hotel
Good location to the city centre, clean, has everything you need.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Harrogate by IHG
There are two things I did not like. 1. The mattress was very uncomfortable. I woke every morning, in pain all over; feeling like I’d been mugged and beaten up. 2.Getting in and out of the bathtub/shower was hazardous. I have arthritis in my hips and knees; I had problems raising my leg(s) high enough ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Leeds Marriott Hotel
Clean room, lovely view & patient staff. Great location too.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Malmaison Leeds
Comfortable and convenient. The night manager, Molly was awesome. Great stay, great price, great location. Will definitely return.
Reviewed on 11 May 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.
Armley
While visiting Armley, you might make a stop by sights like Leeds Industrial Museum at Armley Mills and Armley Leisure Centre Cafe Bar.
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.
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.
