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.
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.
Headingley Stadium
Catch an event at Headingley Stadium during your trip to Headingley. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its entertainment choices.
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.
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 Leeds. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate
Oakwood Hotel Deals
Radisson Hotel York
The room was spotless and the location convenient to walk into the city centre with lovely views (even though our side of the building didn't have a river view). The tv was temperamental (kept turning off) but the hotel felt secure. Parking was available, though tricky navigating the pillars, and ...
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025
The Milner York
Nice stay, would expect to be able to put services to the room.
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
The hotel was great, perfect location and very clean. The only downside is the parking, we struggled to find anywhere to park nearby as all the car parks were full.
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025
Leeds Marriott Hotel
Fantastic location Fantastic parking options Fantastic executive room Fantastic executive lounge The best in Leeds
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Wetherby
The hotel is very nice and right off the A1 north in a Moto Service plaza. Everything you need when traveling.
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025
Clayton Hotel Leeds
Breakfast with great choice - rooms spacious
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Oakwood
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.
Woodhouse Cliff
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Woodhouse Cliff and surrounding area, you can visit Headingley Stadium and Hyde Park Picture House.
