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Kirkstall Abbey about 200 years ago. With trees in the foreground and background and a river to the left. People are riding horses in the foreground and there are hills, and clouds in the sky. The ruined Abbey is in the middle of the picture.
Leeds Museums and Galleries
Tue 24 Feb 2026
A Creative Workshop: Explore Kirkstall Abbey
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Creative Workshop
Leeds Museums & Galleries
Workshop

We'll meet outside the Visitor Centre at Kirkstall Abbey and explore the Abbey, with help, using rubbings, drawings, words and collecting nature. Then move to Abbey House Museum and have fun making a simple artist’s book filled with your finds and creations from the abbey along with collaged additions.
And take home your own special creative book at the end!
With artist Lynette Willoughby, and poet Clare Wigzell.

All materials provided. Tea, coffee and cake included.

This event takes place over two venues (the Abbey and the museum), please email kirkstall.abbey@leeds.gov.uk to make us aware of any access requirements. You may follow the accessible route around the Abbey but please be aware surfaces may be slippery at times.

This event also ties in to the Literature in Leeds: Prose, Poetry and Plays exhibition at Abbey House Museum.

Suitable for ages 18+. No previous experience necessary.
Booking essential : £15 pp.

Abbey Walk, Abbey Road, Kirkstall
Leeds
LS5 3EH
United Kingdom

53.8225116, -1.6068237

    Date
    Tue 24 Feb 2026
    14:00 - 16:30

    Ticket price

    £15.00
    £15.00
    Accessibility
    Accessible car parking
    Accessible toilet
    Baby changing facilities
    Family friendly venue
    Wheelchair accessible
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