Abbey House, the core of which was once the inner gatehouse of Kirkstall Abbey of 1152, and of which substantial vestiges remain just across the road. Abbey House served as a private home for four centuries after Henry VIII dissolved the monasteries and the gatehouse was blocked on either end. Visitors are invited to explore perfectly re-created Georgian and Victorian streets, and witness the life and skills of the people of Leeds at work and play around 1880. Visit Castellow's the chemist, Sagar's the ironmongers, the pipemakers and the three galleries in the museum. The Childhood Gallery holds treasures such as the Victorian dolls' house and old pennies are given in exchange for your new pennies to play the slot machines.

Leeds is alive with an immensely interesting and colourful history, and this is conveyed in the most delightful way at Leeds'Abbey House. While you're out and about enjoying this charming place, you can confident in returning to high quality accommodation in one of the fine Leeds hotels.