Welcome to Kirkstall

Kirkstall is a suburb of Leeds, located in the West Yorkshire region of England. It is situated on the banks of the River Aire and is known for its historic abbey, which dates back to the 12th century. The abbey is a popular tourist attraction and is considered one of the best-preserved Cistercian monasteries in the country. In addition to the abbey, Kirkstall is home to a number of other historic buildings, including Kirkstall Forge, which was once a major industrial site and is now being redeveloped as a mixed-use development.

One of the most notable features of Kirkstall is its proximity to the countryside. The suburb is surrounded by green spaces, including Kirkstall Valley Nature Reserve and the Leeds-Liverpool Canal. These areas provide opportunities for walking, cycling, and other outdoor activities, making Kirkstall a popular destination for nature lovers. The suburb is also home to a number of parks and gardens, including Kirkstall Abbey Park, which is a popular spot for picnics and outdoor events.

Kirkstall is a vibrant and diverse community, with a range of shops, restaurants, and other amenities. The suburb has a strong sense of community spirit, with a number of local groups and organizations working to improve the area. There are also a number of schools in the area, making Kirkstall a popular choice for families. Overall, Kirkstall is a unique and interesting place to visit or live, with a rich history, beautiful surroundings, and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: 3°C

Feels Like: -0.1°C

Wind: 7.2 MPH

Wind Dir: ESE

Local Schools

School	Details
Kirkstall St Stephens Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Philip Sheppard	Morris Lane Leeds West Yorkshire LS5 3JD 01133821960 School Website
Hollybush Primary Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Briony Robertson	Broad Lane Bramley Leeds West Yorkshire LS13 2JJ 01138873310 School Website
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Joseph Masley	Eden Way Argie Avenue Leeds West Yorkshire LS4 2TF 1133206290 School Website
Beecroft Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss J A Turner	Eden Way Leeds West Yorkshire LS4 2TF 01132618820 School Website
Raynville Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Midgley	Cross Aston Grove Bramley Leeds West Yorkshire LS13 2TQ 1132579590 School Website
Whitecote Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Ms Frances Stead	Wellington Grove Bramley Leeds West Yorkshire LS13 2LQ 01132164800 School Website
Christ The King Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anne-Marie Waide	Kings Approach Bramley Leeds West Yorkshire LS13 2DX 1132579230 School Website
Bramley St Peters Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ruth Esplin	Hough Lane Leeds West Yorkshire LS13 3NE 01132559680 School Website
Armley Grange School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-19 Head Teacher Miss April Boyd	Armley Grange Drive Armley Leeds West Yorkshire LS12 3QH 1138267709 School Website
Kirkstall Valley Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Philip Robertson	Argie Road Leeds West Yorkshire LS4 2QZ 01138878982 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Headingley Kirkstall Lane, Headingley, West Yorkshire, LS5 3LD 0.61 Miles

Kirkstall Forge Abbey Road, Kirkstall Forge, West Yorkshire, LS5 3NF 0.70 Miles

Burley Park Ashville Road, Burley Park, West Yorkshire, LS6 1NA 1.33 Miles

Bramley (West Yorkshire) Swinnow Road, Bramley, West Yorkshire, LS13 4DU 1.49 Miles

Horsforth Station Road, Horsforth, West Yorkshire, LS18 5NL 2.43 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Cirkstall Cars 0113 274 7477 58B Commercial Rd, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS5 3AQ 0.29 Miles
Old School Camper Hire 07834 826193 Houghley Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS13 2DT 0.72 Miles
M And G Cars 0113 258 4519 75 Vesper Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS5 3QT 0.82 Miles
Geo Cars Stanningley Rd 0113 255 6677 140 Stanningley Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 2RF 0.88 Miles
A Top Line Private Hire Service 0113 274 1000 198 Queenswood Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 3ND 0.92 Miles
Leeds Minibus 07891 455796 Kirkstall Ind Pk/Kirkstall Rd, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS4 2AZ 1.43 Miles
Network Cars 0113 278 9789 2B Thornville Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 1QW 1.46 Miles
Geo Cars Armley 0113 255 6677 84 Town Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 3LL 1.50 Miles
Geo Cars Headingley 0113 255 9999 2B Thornville Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 1PJ 1.53 Miles
Express Private Hire 0113 278 0000 2B Thornville Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 1PJ 1.53 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Kirkstall Bridge D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morrisons Kirkstall Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Raynville Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morris Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gilbert Close Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morris Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Raynville Crescent Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Raynville Approach D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eden Mount Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lincroft D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Abbey Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Queenswood Po Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Queenswood Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bramley Do Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Queenswood Rise Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Abbey Grange Medical Practice 0113 2951844	Abbey Medical Centre Norman Street Leeds West Yorkshire LS5 3JN
Kirkstall Clinic 0113 2752098	Kirkstall Clinic 15 Morris Lane Leeds West Yorkshire LS5 3DB
Bramley Village Health And Wellbeing Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	16 Highfield Road Bramley Leeds LS13 2BL
Bramley Village Health And Wellbeing Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	16 Highfield Road Bramley Leeds LS13 2BL
Bramley Village Health & Wellbeing Ctr 0113 2563250	16 Highfield Road Bramley Leeds LS13 2BL

Local Stores

Hawksworth Wood
Broadway
Hawksworth Wood
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS5 3PR
01132 582707
Store Website
0.92 miles

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SPAR Bramley
154 Outgang Ln
Bramley
Leeds
LS13 2QY
Store Website
0.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Leeds Kirkstall Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2 Kirkstall Bridge Shopping Centre Bridge Road, Kirkstall Leeds West Yorkshire LS5 3BL leeds.kirkstall@vets4pets.com Website 0.17 miles
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Bramley Vets4pets Ltd
Old School House Lower Town Street Bramley Leeds Yorkshire LS13 4BN 0113 255 4466 bramley@vets4pets.com Website 0.93 miles
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Beechwood
177 Kirkstall Lane Headingly Leeds West Yorkshire LS6 3EJ 0113 295 8855 info@beechwoodvets.com Website 0.94 miles

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Yorkshire Vets
Armley Surgery 236 Tong Road Leeds West Yorkshire LS12 3BG 0113 279 1576 postmaster@yorkshirevets.co.uk Website 1.63 miles
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Yorkshire Vets
Meanwood Surgery 52 Green Road Leeds Yorkshire LS6 4JP 0113 275 8329 postmaster@yorkshirevets.co.uk Website 1.94 miles
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Yorkshire Vets
1 Station Road Horsforth Leeds West Yorkshire LS18 5PA 0113 259 1196 postmaster@yorkshirevets.co.uk Website 2.36 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Golden Acre Park
Pleasant Walking On Well Maintained Paths, Plenty Of Routes To Choose From, A Lake, And Fields For Dogs To Run In. The Bungalow Otley Rd Bramhope Leeds LS16 8BQ 3.86 miles

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Roundhay Park
A Walk Around Roundhay Park, In Leeds, West Yorkshire. Roundhay Park Is One Of The Biggest Parks In Europe, Covering More Than 700 Acres Of Parkland, Lakes, Woodland And Gardens. LS8 2HH 4.75 miles Roundhay Park Is Three Miles North Of Leeds City Centre.

Roundhay Park
Nice Walk Around The Lake Or In The Woods. Lakeside Cafe And Childrens Play Area. Most Paths Are Tarmac Except Around The Lake And In The Woods. Upper Lake Path Leeds LS8 2HH 4.89 miles

Location what3words bought.order.motor

Middleton Park
Almost In The Heart Of The City Of Leeds Is A Huge 190 Hectare Park With Woodlands, Open Grassland, A Cafe, A Little Lake, A Bike Track And Much, Much More. Known Affectionately As Miggy Woods By Locals. It’S So Big I’M Still Exploring It And Finding New Areas. Middleton Park Town Street Middleton 4.95 miles Middleton Park, Town Street, Middleton, Leeds, Ls10 3Sh

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Oakwell Hall And Country Park
Something For All Ages And Abilities. Plenty Of Space, Pathed Walks, A Tudor Hall To Explore, Gift Shop, Dog Poo Bins, Children's Play Areas, Ramblers' Centre, Cafe, Tourist Information, Stream And Ponds, Gardens, Toilets, Function Room. 18 Raikes Ln Birstall Batley WF17 9QU 6.01 miles Oakwell Country Park

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Harewood
A Lovely Dog Walk, Lots Of Open Spaces For The Dogs To Run. A Easy Route, With A Couple Of Hills But Nothing Too Strenuous. As You Walk Down There Is A River For The Dogs To Cool Off In &Amp; Have A Swim. Then Follow The Path Up The Estate Road, You Will Reach The Deer Park. Parking Is Available In A Lay By Off Wike Lane. Harrogate Rd Wike Lane 6.32 miles

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Weather Forecast

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