Abbey House Museum

Address
Abbey Walk
Leeds, West Yorkshire LS5 3EH Get Directions
Phone 0113 378 4079
Website https://museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk/abbey-house-museum

A local museum of Leeds social history with Victorian streets and nostalgic galleries.

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

Contact

Phone:
0113 378 4079
(10am – 4pm)

Email:
abbey.house@leeds.gov.uk

TICKET TYPE (See website for concessions) PRICE
Adult £6.00
Child (5-18) £3.00
Concession £4.80
Family (up to 2 adults & 3 children) £13.50

Events at this venue

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  • Abbey House: Felt Wreaths for Spring Equinox (Adults)

    Abbey House Museum Abbey Walk, Leeds, West Yorkshire

    Join this workshop to make a beautiful felt flower wreath to celebrate the spring equinox. Learn to make simple felt flowers in this workshops and craft them into a beautiful spring wreath to decorate your home. No experience necessary, materials provided. Includes refreshments. £10 pp. Booking essential, in person, by ringing 0113 3784079 or by […]

  • Abbey House: Women in Victorian Leeds – Street Tour

    Abbey House: Women in Victorian Leeds – Street Tour
    Abbey House Museum Abbey Walk, Leeds, West Yorkshire

    As part of Women's History Month, join us to explore our Victorian Street, focussing on the female residents and visitors who may have been there. The tours are led by museum staff who will share insights on what life would have been like for women at this time. Normal admission applies. No pre booking required.

  • Abbey House: Women in Victorian Leeds – Street Tour

    Abbey House: Women in Victorian Leeds – Street Tour
    Abbey House Museum Abbey Walk, Leeds, West Yorkshire

    As part of Women's History Month, join us to explore our Victorian Street, focussing on the female residents and visitors who may have been there. The tours are led by museum staff who will share insights on what life would have been like for women at this time. Normal admission applies. No pre booking required.

  • Abbey House: 1152 Club – Workhouse Stories

    Abbey House Museum Abbey Walk, Leeds, West Yorkshire

    A free drop in group for over 55s, tea and coffee available (Pay As You Feel), no booking required. Takes place in the Gate House.

  • Abbey House: Spring Equinox Foraged Wreath Workshop

    Abbey House Museum Abbey Walk, Leeds, West Yorkshire

    Join this workshop to make a beautiful foraged wreath to celebrate the spring equinox. Make a spring wreath from willow and foraged foliage with our tutor in the beautiful Gate House space at Abbey House Museum. All materials are provided and tuition included alongside refreshments. Tickets £15. To book, call 0113 378 4079 or email […]

  • Abbey House: Study Afternoon – Womens Lives

    Abbey House Museum Abbey Walk, Leeds, West Yorkshire

    Come and join us for an afternoon using our museum collections to explore how the lives of women have changed over the last 200 years. We’ll talk about changes in the home, education, and the workplace, with a chance to look up close at some of the objects that reflect how things have progressed.Includes tea, […]

  • Abbey House: World Book Day – Story & Song

    Abbey House Museum Abbey Walk, Leeds, West Yorkshire

    A singing storytelling session for World Book Day with freelance community music worker Nicky Bray in our beautiful museum, to tie in with this year's 'Story Time' exhibition. Join us for an hour of light hearted literary and lyrical fun. All ages welcome. Especially suited to pre-schoolers! This event is free, and drop-in, but voluntary […]

  • Abbey House: Secrets of the Children’s Illustrators (Adults)

    Abbey House Museum Abbey Walk, Leeds, West Yorkshire

    Well this is exciting! A new illustrator workshop from fabulous local artist and illustrator Tim Gomersall.‘The secrets of the children’s illustrators’Friday 28 February 1-4pm £25 per personBookings can be made over the phone 0113 3784079 or email abbey.house@leeds.gov.ukHave some fun, relaxing creative time in this three-hour workshop. We will look at the secret ingredients of […]

  • Abbey House: Story Time Exhibition

    Abbey House Museum Abbey Walk, Leeds, West Yorkshire

    Step into a magical journey at the ‘Story Time’ exhibition in Abbey House Museum, Leeds, where centuries of children’s literature and games come to life in a captivating display. From 1800s moral tales to beloved modern classics, this enchanting showcase invites visitors of all ages to rediscover the joy of storytelling and imagination.  Visitors can explore historic […]

  • Abbey House: Mindfulness in the Museum

    Abbey House Museum Abbey Walk, Leeds, West Yorkshire

    An opportunity to practise mindfulness and meditation also sharing psychologically sourced pragmatic guidance on the theory of mindfulness as well as a chance to explore breath anchor, bodyscan, self compassion, self nurturing and loving kindness practises.This event takes place in the Gatehouse at Abbey House Museum, with practitioner Steve Hart. No need to pay in […]

  • Abbey House: 1152 Club – Them Without Pain

    Abbey House Museum Abbey Walk, Leeds, West Yorkshire

    A talk with author and Abbey House Museum Writer in Residence Chris Nickson on his latest novel, 'Them Without Pain', set in 19th century Leeds. A free drop in group for over 55s, tea and coffee available (Pay As You Feel), no booking required. Takes place in the Gate House.

  • Abbey House: Felt Love Birds

    Abbey House Museum Abbey Walk, Leeds, West Yorkshire

    Make a simple felt love bird. No sewing experience necessary. £5. Pre booking essential. Tel 0113 3784079 | email abbey.house@leeds.gov.uk . Tea and biscuits provided.