Kirkstall Abbey – Chapterhouse
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Type of venue
twelth century Abbey ruins
Access
the path into the park is level. Kirkstall Abbey, including the visitor centre and café, is all located at ground level. The visitor centre and café are accessible and so are most of the grounds. The doorways are wide enough for wheelchair access. The entrance is automatic, opening outwards with a clear opening space.
Please note that Kirkstall Abbey is a heritage site and some areas of the grounds are cobbled and/or uneven.
The Chapterhouse can be found via the cloister (grassy area). There is a shallow step down into the Chapterhouse, and 3 steps up onto another level. There are no grab rails.
A wheelchair is available from the visitor centre to borrow on your visit.
Dog friendly
yes, please keep on a lead. Dog bowls are available at the front entrance of the visitor centre. Dogs are allowed in the cafe, but not in the Rose Room.
Toilet
yes, there are accessible toilets in the visitor centre. Facilities in the accessible toilets include an emergency alarm, a fire alarm with a flashing light and a baby change unit. This toilet is not RADAR key operated.
Refreshments
yes, there is a café on site
Artists
Name: Aire Place Studios associated artists
Art form: paintings, illustration, sculpture
Artist bio: “we are a small group of Associate Artists from Aire Place Studios. APS is a creative studio which offers spaces of equality and solidarity with innovation and inclusivity at its heart. APS looks to support and celebrate the work of its Associate Artists through exhibitions.”
Website: aireplacestudios.com
Instagram: @aireplacestudios
Work for sale: yes
Artist
Name: Hannah Cole
Art form: illustration, digital art, jewellery
Artist bio: “I create digital art, and make earrings and other small things with Polymer Clay. I create most of my art pieces on Procreate on an iPad, I love the flexibility of digital art. My dog Gizmo keeps me company whilst I create. I love clowns, animation and p(m)uppets.”
Website: etsy.com/shop/spanarts
Instagram: @_spanart
Work for sale: yes
Artist
Name: Lane Shipsey
Art form: photography
Artist bio: “the work shown is a photographic series, “Narrowboats and Kirkstall Folks”, which is part urban landscape, part portrait. My work is framed with recycled wooden frames that I made at Hollybush.”
Work for sale: yes
Artist
Name: Moss Ambrose
Art form: stained glass, stone, ceramics, found sculpture, drawing
Artist bio: “I have been exploring and developing traditional disciplines for more than 10 years. My skills set has developed in stone carving, leaded glass and ceramics.
Much of my work derives from ancient and medieval models, but I seek to develop these in a creative fusion.”
Website: ambrosegoulding.co.uk
Work for sale: yes
Artist/ Activity
Name: The Sculpture Gallery
Art form: sculpture
Artist bio: “The Sculpture Gallery, located in the Corn Exchange, is run by a passionate group of sculptors. The space not only shows their work, but by building a community of fellow sculptors, they showcase regular guest artists. They hope to become the heart of the sculptor community in the north of England.”
Website: thesculpturegallery.co.uk
Instagram: @sculpturegalleryleeds and @stevewilliams1963
Activity: a short taster session to learn some of the skills of stone carving, led by Steve Williams.
Suitable for children: adults only
Cost: FREE
Artist/ Activity
Name: Stephen Cole
Art form: photography
Artist bio: “inspired by recent collaborations with sculptor Mandy Long, I am slowly building my practice with more direct collaborations with local artists, ultimately to make photography and art in general more accessible. I am keen to raise the status of photography as an art form and use any opportunity to showcase my work.”
Website: stephencolephotography.co.uk
Instagram: @arrestingimages
Work for sale: yes
Activity: visitors are invited to sit for photographic portraits.
Suitable for children: yes, children must be accompanied by an adult.
Cost: A PAYF donation towards Kirkstall Art Trail is requested.
