Kirkstall Travel Guide
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.

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 Harewood. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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.
Top hotels in Kirkstall

Leeds Marriott Hotel
Everything
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Wetherby
Yes
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025

The Queens Hotel
Location is great, service and staff were lovely too. Nice atmosphere and good breakfast with plenty of options. Room very clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025

Clayton Hotel Leeds
Staff were friendly and helpful. We ate at the hotel the first night and the food was lovely. Nicest chips! Crispy and hot.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025

Hotel Indigo Leeds by IHG
Lovely room, huge beds and really comfortable
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025

Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
Attentive staff very polite Just a lovely break
Reviewed on 10 Dec 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.
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.

Woodhouse
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Woodhouse and surrounding area, you can visit First Direct Arena and O2 Academy Leeds.

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.

