The long and winding road to Kirkstall Abbey

Jane Abramson is a Kirkstall Abbey guide. She will recount how monks travelled to the site from Citeaux Abbey in France. Why did the Abbey come to be built here in Leeds in 1152? All will be revealed!

Timings & Tours

Friday 06 September:

10.15 - 11.15

Location & directions

Abbey House Museum, Abbey Walk, Abbey Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS5 3EH

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please contact the organiser if you know in good time that you will be unable to attend. There may be a waiting list and someone else can take your place. Please do not attend if you have not booked.

Booking contact name:

Abbey House Museum

Booking telephone number:

+441133784079

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking opens:

09 Aug 2024 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

05 Sep 2024 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

There are some disabled parking spaces in the car park opposite the museum.

Additional information

Why not enjoy refreshments after the talk at the Abbey Cafe adjacent to the Abbey across the road. Admission to this talk is free but normal charges apply if you are visiting the Museum.

Max no of people per tour:

50

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s)

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