Winners of ‘Capture Kirkstall’ 2026 Photography Competition
The annual ‘Capture Kirkstall’ showcases the area and its people as seen through the eyes of the public. Winners were selected from three categories. Click the link to jump directly each gallery.
- Unexpected Kirkstall – revealing the hidden corners, fascinating architecture and landmarks, and the places that reveal more about the area.
- People of Kirkstall – telling the story of the people who work, volunteer, or live in the area through portraiture.
- Wild Kirkstall – exploring the landscapes of Kirkstall, and it’s parks, woods, river, canal, and valley.
The winning images were judged by a panel of photography experts. The Leeds-based judges are all professional photographers representing a range of specialisations. They are Hannah Platt, a visual artist and photographer who focuses on place, play, and the everyday; Jonathan Turner, a portrait and social documentary photographer; Rosie Dutton, an award-winning wildlife photographer and conservation videographer; and Stephen Cole, a versatile photographer with over 40 years’ experience.
Exhibition and online gallery
Butlers is open between 7.30 am and 4.00 pm on Monday to Friday.
The ‘Capture Kirkstall’ exhibiton will be on show during the Art Trail at Kirkstall Leisure Centre, Venue 21.
Visit Butlers at Kirkstall Forge to see the winners’ exhibition, which will be open from Monday, 13 July until Friday, 14 August 2026.
You can also find an online gallery that showcases a selection of the photographs entered into this year’s competition. (Launching on 17 July 2026.)
Unexpected Kirkstall
Winner
To be announced
‘Name of photo’ – Location
“About the photo”
Runner-up
To be announced
‘Name of photo’ – Location
“About the photo”
Runner-up
To be announced
‘Name of photo’ – Location
“About the photo”
People of Kirkstall
Winner
To be announced
‘Name of photo’ – Location
“About the photo”
Runner-up
To be announced
‘Name of photo’ – Location
“About the photo”
Runner-up
To be announced
‘Name of photo’ – Location
“About the photo”
Wild Kirkstall
Winner
To be announced
‘Name of photo’ – Location
“About the photo”
Winner
To be announced
‘Name of photo’ – Location
“About the photo”
Winner
To be announced
‘Name of photo’ – Location
“About the photo”
Access Guide
Business – café/bar
By bus
5 minutes by bus
- Take the bus outside Kirkstall Abbey park on Abbey Road.
- Alight at the ‘New Rd Side Hawksworth Road’ bus stop.
6 minutes walk
- Start from Abbey Road.
- Turn right onto Butlers Wharf.
- Turn right onto Great Exhibition Way.
Walking or cycling
If you choose to walk it is approximately 30 minutes from Kirkstall Abbey. It will take approximately 10 minutes if you cycle.
- Walk/cycle along Abbey Road towards Horsforth.
- Turn right onto Butlers Wharf.
- Turn right onto Great Exhibition Way.
By car
If you are not able to walk that far, there are plenty of parking spaces next to the building, including disabled parking bays.
- Butlers is on the ground floor of Number One, Kirkstall Forge.
- There are rotating doors at the entrance.
- There are also side doors that are wide enough for a wheelchair.
- The venue is step-free.
Both assistance dogs and pets dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead.
The facilities include:
- Separate male and female toilets.
- Gender inclusive accessible toilet.
- Baby changing.
- Hot and cold drinks.
- Hot and cold food.
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