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.
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.
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 top-notch restaurants.
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.
Headingley Stadium
Catch an event at Headingley Stadium during your trip to Headingley. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its entertainment choices.
Things to do
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
The Deathly Dark Tour of York: Experience of the Year 2024
Leeds: Daily Guided City Center Walking Tour (10:30am)
York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate
Leeds Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK
Oakwood Hotel Deals
The Milner York
Room was clean. Staff were pleasant.Good parking facilities.
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025
Leeds Marriott Hotel
The room is clean. We had a decent breakfast and the reception staff were helpful
Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025
Malmaison York
Lovely hotel, fantastic dinner and breakfast
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Very clean, right in the city centre, great buffet breakfast with amazing selection... ad it's included in the price!! Made the stay lovely. The room was amazing, with a couch too. All new and modern. Couldn't be more happier! If you require parking, book it in advance and not the day of your ...
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott York
Comfortable, clean and welcoming.
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025
The Queens Hotel
Great room & great location in leeds! Lovely decor too 👌
Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Oakwood
Monkswood
While Monkswood isn't home to many top sights, Roundhay Park and Crossgates Shopping Centre 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.
Moortown
While Moortown isn't home to many top sights, Moortown Golf Club and Alwoodley Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
