Go on a beautiful springtime nature walk around the abbey and see if you can spot all the scarecrows specially designed by our staff. In days gone by the abbey’s monks would have used scarecrows to keep the birds away from their crops. Nowadays we love our feathered friends, so try and spot the local […]
Go on a beautiful springtime nature walk around the abbey and see if you can spot all the scarecrows specially designed by our staff. In days gone by the abbey’s monks would have used scarecrows to keep the birds away from their crops. Nowadays we love our feathered friends, so try and spot the local […]
Join us at Abbey House Museum to celebrate Creativity & Wellbeing Week, with these free activities for adults. From meditation & mindfulness to making paper sunflowers & poetry, please check individual events for details Join Clare for a mindful walk with poems at the abbey and park to experience the spring light. We will walk […]
Kirkstall Abbey Car Park, Kirkstall, Leeds (meet by the metal picnic benches near the play ground) Meet by the picnic benches beside the playground. Planting large standards and some whips. We'll be digging and staking large trees. Wear - warm comfortable waterproof clothes suitable sof staying outside in the winter. gloves such as gardening gloves […]
Kirkstall Abbey Park Orchard (access from Morris Lane, near bus stop - opposite No. 76) Planting and staking out 20 trees. Please bring/wear - Appropriate clothing for being outside in early spring . Heavy boots like walking boots and some kind of gloves such as gardening gloves are useful. A spade, fork and trug if […]
Kirkstall Abbey Park Orchard (access from Morris Lane, near bus stop - opposite No. 76) We'll be measuring and marking out the positions for the new trees. Creating a demonstration hole to show the group what do to do. Wheel barrowing the woodchip and compost from the storage area to site. Bring a snack and […]
Join Carers Leeds to stretch your legs as we explore beautiful parks together in Leeds. We welcome carers to join us to promote your health and well being. No equipment needed, just get on your comfy shoes and enjoy a stroll and a chat together. We will meet at 11:00am on the 29th February at […]
Kirkstall Abbey Car Park, Kirkstall, Leeds, UK Kirkstall LS5 3EJ by the picnic benches beside the playground. Planting large standards and some whips. We'll be digging and staking large trees. Wear warm comfortable waterproof clothes suitable sof staying outside in the winter. gloves such as gardening gloves Heavy shoes or boots like walking boots Bring […]
Wanting to get active in 2024?...or have a New Years resolution to get some tennis lessons? Come and join us at Kirkstall Abbey Tennis Club this January. Drop us a message if you have any questions
With over 870 years of history, our abbey ruins are the perfect place for a haunted Halloween hunt! Soak up the atmosphere of the former monastery as you follow the trail to seek out the creepy creatures, spooky statues and peculiar props that have turned up especially for Halloween. Opening hours: Monday: closed* Tuesday - […]
Set in the beautiful surroundings of Kirkstall Abbey ruins, the weekend markets are a great way to shop locally, with different stallholders joining every month. Take in the delicious smells and tastes of Yorkshire-made produce including cheeses & chutneys, and sweet & savoury bakes. Stop for lunch at one of the street food stalls and […]
Set in the beautiful surroundings of Kirkstall Abbey ruins, the weekend markets are a great way to shop locally, with different stallholders joining every month. Take in the delicious smells and tastes of Yorkshire-made produce including cheeses & chutneys, and sweet & savoury bakes. Stop for lunch at one of the street food stalls and […]
