Popular places to visit
University of Leeds
Late Victorian and award-winning brutalist and modernist architecture house the classes and students of Leeds’ namesake university, established in 1904.
Royal Armouries
Discover the world of weaponry at this purpose-built museum, which contains the national collection of arms and armor from throughout the ages.
First Direct Arena
Its honeycombed exterior glowing like a beacon at night, Leeds’ modern music venue draws crowds nightly to its shows featuring local and international stars.
Roundhay Park
One of the largest city parks in Europe has a huge expanse of parkland, woods, lakes, gardens and lush tropical glasshouses to explore and enjoy.
Harewood House
Explore the great outdoors at Harewood House, a lovely green space in Harewood. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its lively bars.
O2 Academy Leeds
If music is your religion, this impressive entertainment venue may become your place of worship; its Gothic façade even looks like a church.
Things to do
Leeds: Daily Guided City Center Walking Tour (10:30am)
York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate
York Jorvik Viking History Walking Tour Adventure
York: Horse Drawn Carriage ride & Cream Tea
Oakwood Hotel Deals
Radisson Hotel York
Excellent stay, location was great, on site parking convenient, staff attentive and breakfast fresh and tasty
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Very good breakfast. Bedroom carpet could have looked cleaner. Staff very pleasant. Booking in and out no problems. Room available before time expected.
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
The Milner York
I will not recommend this hotel to even my worst enemy. Firstly, hotel exterior is doing major renovations causing ALOT of inconveniences when you are getting to and fro the hotel. Secondly, the hotel only has ONE operational lift serving 155 rooms!! There’s always an insane line waiting for the ...
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026
The Queens Hotel
The hotel overall was really nice and aesthetically pleasing. We didn’t get to try the restaurants unfortunately, but they looked lovely. My only two complaints were 1) the room was freezing and didn’t warm up at all, even with the temperature set to the highest, and 2) our checkout experience. We ...
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
Hilton York
Good central location. Lots of restaurants and shops nearby. Room was clean I found the bed a little uncomfortable. Small bathroom.
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
The Grand, York
I have already sent my review in once, the worst thing was your website on booking saying the price included breakfast and when we got there it didnt ! thats poor marketing !!
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Oakwood
Harehills Corner
While Harehills Corner isn't home to many top sights, Thackray Museum of Medicine and First Direct Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.
Harehills
Grassy Banstead Park offers city views, while Roundhay Road, known as 'Curry Mile', boasts diverse shops and restaurants. Well-connected by buses, it's ideal for exploring Leeds and Wetherby.
Chapeltown
Though Chapeltown might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Thackray Museum of Medicine and First Direct Arena.
Burmantofts
When in Burmantofts, you can plan a visit to Thackray Museum of Medicine and West Yorkshire Playhouse, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Little London
Little London might not have many top sights, but First Direct Arena and O2 Academy Leeds are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Leylands
If you're spending some time in Leylands, West Yorkshire Playhouse and Victoria Quarter are top sights worth seeing.
