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A mini guide to
Headingley, Hyde Park and Kirkstall: tips and FAQs
Local know-how and common questions
Local know-how
Tips for visiting
Check the fixtures
On cricket and rugby match days Headingley is busy and the Yorkshire Cricket Museum opens. Check the Yorkshire County Cricket Club fixtures before you plan a quiet visit.
Free university galleries
The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery and the Treasures of the Brotherton Gallery are free, with no need to book. The M&S Company Archive is also free.
Combine the abbey and the museum
Abbey House Museum is in the abbey's former gatehouse, close to the ruins. Both sell general admission tickets on site.
Book the Picture House
Hyde Park Picture House seats about 275, so book screenings ahead on its website.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is Headingley, Hyde Park and Kirkstall?
Headingley, Hyde Park and Kirkstall is in Leeds, England. Test cricket, the university, an Edwardian cinema and a Cistercian abbey. Nearby stops and stations include Headingley, Burley Park, Kirkstall Forge.
How long do I need in Headingley, Hyde Park and Kirkstall?
A full day; longer on a match day. Allow longer if you plan to eat out or visit several attractions.
What are the highlights?
Highlights include Headingley Stadium, Yorkshire Cricket Museum, Kirkstall Abbey. See the Things to do page for more.
How do I get there?
Nearby: Headingley (National Rail (Northern)); Burley Park (National Rail (Northern)); Kirkstall Forge (National Rail (Northern)). The Getting there page links to the official timetables and journey planners.
Where can I eat and drink?
We list 20 places to eat and drink in and around Headingley, Hyde Park and Kirkstall, with filters to help you choose.
Where should I stay?
We list 6 hotels and other places to stay nearby. Check availability and prices with each property.
Is Headingley, Hyde Park and Kirkstall accessible?
Accessibility varies by street, building and venue. Check each attraction or operator’s access information before you travel.
While you are here
Things to see in Headingley, Hyde Park and Kirkstall
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Kirkstall Abbey
Ruined Cistercian abbey founded about 1152, in a public park beside the Aire; run by Leeds Museums and Galleries.
Abbey House Museum
Museum in the Grade II* listed former gatehouse of Kirkstall Abbey, across Abbey Road from the ruins.
Leeds Industrial Museum at Armley Mills
Industrial museum in an 1805 woollen mill between the canal and the Aire, with textile machinery and railway equipment.
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Photo credits
- Yorkshire Cricket Museum: Frombowen, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Kirkstall Abbey: JohnArmagh, Public domain, source
- Abbey House Museum: No machine-readable author provided. Jungpionier assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Leeds Industrial Museum at Armley Mills: David Dixon, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- City Centre: Michael D Beckwith, CC BY 4.0, source
- Waterfront and Leeds Dock: Tim Green, CC BY 2.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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