Opening hours:

  • Monday:closed
  • Tuesday:10am - 5pm
  • Wednesday:10am - 5pm
  • Thursday:10am - 5pm
  • Friday:10am - 5pm
  • Saturday:12.00-5pm
  • Sunday:10am - 5pm
  • Bank Holidays:12.00 - 5pm

Address:

  • Abbey Walk
  • Kirkstall
  • Leeds
  • LS53EH

Contact Details:

Abbey House Museum

About the venue

Here you can wander through the streets, shops and workplaces of a Victorian city and experience life in the 19th century.  Abbey House was once the gate house of the 12th century Kirkstall Abbey.  Today you can find out how monks lived, worked and worshipped and then wander round the ruins.

Family friendly activities and events take place on a regular basis.

Admission Adults £3.50, concessions £2.50 accompanied children £1.50.  Family ticket 2 adults and up to 3 children £5


How to get there by bus.

Click the bus numbers below for timetable details.


33, 33A, 50, 50A, 757

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Events being held at Abbey House Museum

Fabulous Fireworks

Craft activities for the whole family inspired by the colour and fun of a firework display. Booking not required. Normal admission prices apply.

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Family Fun Carnival

Sequins at the ready for spakly activities inspired by the carnival costumes in the Park Life exhibition. General admission applies.

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Family Fun: Animal Magic

An afternoon devoted to fun animal crafts.

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Family Fun: Re-use, Recycle, like a Womble

Family fun with recycled materials.

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Family Fun: Teddy Bear's Picnic

Bring your own bear to an afternoon of activities inspired by the Teddy Bear's Picnic.

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Meet the Victorians

A rare chance to meet some inhabitants of our Victorian Streets as part of Heritage Open Days. Learn about their lives in Victorian Leeds.

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Messy monkeys

Join us in our messy room and be a Messy Monkey. Fun with paints and the best part is, we clear up afterwards!

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Murder at the Museum

There has been a murder at Abbey House Museum! Follow the trail of clues and test your detective skills.

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Street kids

One Sunday a month Abbey House Museum runs a family craft afternoon in the Victorian Streets called Street Kids, linked to national days or events. Children must be accompanied.

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Wednesday club

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Yorkshire Day at Abbey House Museum

Activities for all of the family inspired by Yorkshire traditions.

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