Attractions near Abbey House

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Abbey House

Abbey Walk, Kirkstall, Leeds LS5 3EH - England, UK

A gatehouse to Kirkstall Abbey was also created by the Cistercian monks in 1152. After the gatehouse was closed in 1539 by Henry VIII, it became a place of residence for distinguished, upper-class Leeds families. In 1927 Abbey House was...

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Attractions near Abbey House

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Headingley Stadium (< 1 Mile)

In 1889, Headingley Stadium was built in a joint venture by both Yorkshire County Cricket Club and Leeds Rugby Union Football Club. The cricket ground...

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BTCV - Hollybush Conservation (< 1 Mile)

Conservation centre offering practical conservation take days for volunteers and businesses. Work included dry stone walling, hedgelaying, pond construction, invasive species removal and footpath work....

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Armley Mills Industrial Museum (1.4 Miles)

There have been mills on this site since the 17th century. The cloth-making tradition continued here until 1969, when Leeds City Council transformed the building...

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University of Leeds (2.3 Miles)

Situated one mile north of Leeds, this university is within walking distance fo both the city centre and Headingley (famous for its cricketing history). It...

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Stanley&Audrey Burton Gallery (2.3 Miles)

The Stanley and Audrey Burton Gallery is the home of the University of Leeds art collection. The gallery was significantly enlarged and improved in...

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University of Leeds Museum (2.3 Miles)

The University of Leeds Museum contains no less than twenty-six departmental collections within it. Highlights of these include the art and design collections, scientific...

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Tetley's Brewery Wharf (2.8 Miles)

Tetley’s has a history that is inextricably linked to Leeds and spans over 175 years. In 1822, Joshua Tetley set up his brewing business just...

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Leeds Met Gallery (2.9 Miles)

The Leeds Met Gallery is owned and operated by Leeds Metropolitan University and offers one of the most innovative and cutting edge contemporary art venues...

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Millennium Square (2.9 Miles)

Situated between Leeds Civic Hall, Leeds Town Hall and Leeds General Infirmary is Millennium Square; Leeds’ project to mark the year 2000. It was funded...

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Mandela Gardens (2.9 Miles)

These gardens were officially opened by Nelson Mandela himself during his visit to Leeds in April 2001. There were 25,000 people at the opening, in...

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Leeds Civic Hall (3 Miles)

Overlooking the Millennium Square, this building accommodates the Lord Mayor, City Treasurer and City Council. It was officially opened in 1933 by the ruling monarch...

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AXIS - Visual Arts (3 Miles)

A part of the Leeds Metropolitan University, this art gallery and museum of visual arts is one of the finest in the centre of Leeds....

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Leeds Town Hall (3.1 Miles)

Leeds Town Hall is an impressive building situated at the Westgate end of the Headrow. It was built by Cuthbert Broderick after he won a...

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Leeds City Art Gallery (3.2 Miles)

Leeds City Art Gallery houses everything from traditional prints and watercolours through to more contemporary work. Having been honoured with many top awards, the art...

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