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Largest abbey in the North of England - see below. One of the UK's biggest and best preserved abbeys, restored with a new visitor centre. It's 3 miles out of town but lovers of history and architecture, or those in search of a beautiful and peaceful spot in the city won't regret making the trip. Buses (33/33a) every 10 minutes from the city centre. Opposite is Abbey House Museum.
Kirkstall Abbey is a ruined Cistercian monastery in Kirkstall, north-west of Leeds city centre in West Yorkshire, England. It is set in a public park on the north bank of the River Aire. It was founded c. 1152 and disestablished during the Dissolution of the Monasteries under Henry VIII.
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World famous, is a must for Cricket and Rugby (both codes - League and Union) fans. Quite unique in serving both sports - a 'siamese' stadium. In 2022 it hosted matches in the Rugby League World Cup, postponed from 2021.
The county team were promoted in 2024 and now play in Division One of the County Championship. Their usual ground Headingley is often a Test Match venue, but they sometimes also play in Scarborough. Northern Superchargers men's and women's teams play at Headingley in The Hundred short game.
Atmospheric old cinema near the centre of Headingley.
This is the last vestige of Leeds Zoological and Botanical Gardens, an unsuccessful Victorian business. Built in 1840, bears were displayed in a circular pit with the public viewing them from the castellated turrets.
Large botanical garden set in lush woodlands with a wonderful selection of plants.