Opening hours
Abbey House Museum:
Monday: closed
Tuesday – Friday: 10am – 5pm
Saturday: 12 – 5pm
Sunday: 10am – 5pm
Last admission: 4.30pm
The Gatehouse Café:
Monday: closed
Tuesday – Sunday: 10.30am – 4pm
Leeds Mindfulness Festival returning to Abbey House Museum and Kirkstall Abbey for the 11th annual festival in 2026. Join us as we mark World Mental Health Day with mindful activities for adults, from poetry and meditative walks to secular practices and explorations of spiritual traditions. Suitable for beginners or experienced practitioners – in the inspiring […]
A chance to join in our Abbey House Art Group and draw museum objects as part of Leeds Mindfulness Festival. All materials provided. This is a friendly informal peer led group with no formal tuition. Tea and coffee is available. Over 18s only.
Meditation is a powerful tool that can reduce stress and anxiety and improve focus and concentration. Discover the art of Raja yoga meditation at Abbey House Museum. Join us for this Give What You Can session, which will include some guided meditations and tips and tools to help you experience the original qualities of the […]
Join us for an afternoon of mindful stitching in our beautiful De Lacy room. Join us for an afternoon of mindful stitching in our beautiful De Lacy room. Together we will create a fabric picture using simple stitches. No previous sewing experience is needed and all levels of crafters are welcome for this friendly session. […]