Kirkstall
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.
Headingley Stadium
Catch an event at Headingley Stadium during your trip to Headingley. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its entertainment choices.
Things to do
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
The Deathly Dark Tour of York: Experience of the Year 2024
York's Famous Ghosts Smartphone App walking tour
Top hotels in Kirkstall
Leeds Marriott Hotel
The best in Leeds Fantastic service Fantastic location
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025
The Queens Hotel
Always excellent service at the Queen's, the staff really look after their clientele. I've been staying here on and off for about 8 years now and will continue to do so.
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
A return to a favourite hotel, looking beautiful with all the Christmas lights and decorations. Our room was clean, comfortable and spacious. The menu had changed slightly and we enjoyed a lovely meal. We will return.
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025
Village Hotel Leeds North
The hotel is tired and scruffy and a little bit smelly (that lingering odour of fried food and feet/gyms) and my room needed a deep clean around the edges, walls and carpets and a damp cloth with something lovely smelling wouldn’t go amiss… BUT, the room was comfortable and very quiet, and the staff ...
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025
The Met Hotel Leeds - Newly Refurbished
This is a great hotel, very central and reasonably priced. The service was excellent, and the hotel has recently gone through a full refurbishment that has been very tastefully done. I would have given this 5/5 stars, but I was woken at 4am by the noise of bottle recycling bins being emptied into ...
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Centre
The whole experience was lovely from arriving to leaving
Reviewed on Dec 27, 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
While visiting Hyde Park, you might make a stop by sights like Hyde Park Picture House and M&S Company Archive.
Woodhouse Cliff
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Woodhouse Cliff and surrounding area, you can visit Headingley Stadium and Hyde Park Picture House.
New Wortley
While New Wortley isn't home to many top sights, Canal Wharf and Grosvenor Westgate Casino are some notable places to visit nearby.
Little London
Little London might not have many top sights, but First Direct Arena and O2 Academy Leeds are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Arena Quarter
If you're spending some time in Arena Quarter, The Light and Leeds Grand Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
