Kirkstall Travel Guide
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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.

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.

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

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.
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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.

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.

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 Leeds Grand Theatre and O2 Academy Leeds.
- Peak District National Park
- Yorkshire Dales National Park
- University of Leeds
- Headingley Stadium
- First Direct Arena
- Halifax Piece Hall
- Royal Armouries
- O2 Academy Leeds
- Roundhay Park
- John Smith's Stadium
- Bramham Park
- Leeds Grand Theatre
- Temple Newsam House
- Trinity Leeds Mall
- Eureka The National Children’s Museum