Holiday activities

Picnic with a dragon

Barry the dragon at Kirkstall Abbey.

12:00pm - 1:00pm every Thursday between 25 July 2013 and 29 August 2013.

Drop-in family activity.

Bring your picnic to eat in the abbey with our dragon. 

Be careful he doesn't pinch your sandwiches!

Price:   Free

Contact details:   Please contact Kirkstall Abbey direct if you have any queries.

Kirkstall Abbey 

Kirkstall
Leeds
LS5 3EH

t.   0113 230 5492

Details  

Visit one of the best preserved Cistercian monasteries in the country and step back in time to see how the monks lived. Refreshments are available from the Gatehouse café across the road at Abbey House Museum.

Facilities  

Baby change
Toilets
Visitor centre
Picnic area
Cafe
Education facilities
Play area

Access  

Follow the link below for more information about access at Kirkstall Abbey.

Public transport  

Bus numbers 33, 33a and 757 travel from the city centre to Kirkstall Road. The nearest train station is Headingley and is a 1 mile walk from the Abbey. Please contact Metroline for up-to-date travel information on (0113) 245 7676.

Parking  

A large free car park is situated opposite Kirkstall Abbey, on Abbey Walk. This includes disabled access parking.

Disabled parking is available immediately outside of the visitor centre but must be arranged in advance.

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