Hawksworth Travel Guide
Leeds
Visit Hawksworth
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.
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.
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.
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
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
North Yorkshire Road Trip Guidebook-York Whitby & Yorkshire Coast
Leeds: Daily Guided City Center Walking Tour (10:30am)
York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate
York Viking History Walking Tour Adventure
Top hotels in Hawksworth
Leeds Marriott Hotel
"Staff very smartly presented and helpful. Hotel very handy for city centre."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
The Queens Hotel
"Excellent clean room"
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Crowne Plaza Harrogate by IHG
"Good hotel, well situated and definitely value for money. If car park can’t be made any bigger (understand why) then more considerate parking by those that use it would help as spend much time circling and re circling to find a space."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Clayton Hotel Leeds
"I had a pleasant stay and staff were very friendly and helpful at reception"
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
The Yorkshire
"The Yorkshire is very impressive with lovely decor and friendly staff. We were allocated room 111 and we opened the door and were hit by a wall of heat. We thought we’d turn the radiators down but they were already off. There was no chance of opening a window as there were no windows in the room! ..."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Harrogate Majestic Hotel & Spa
"Check in is quite quick. You get a complementary cookie each in a bag which is a nice touch. Our room was spacious. It had a fridge in it which was a plus point along with a safe, hair drier, supplemental convector heater, large decent LCD telly a digital alarm clock and a fan. Internet is free for ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Hawksworth
Leeds City Center
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Leeds City Center. Make a stop by Trinity Leeds Mall or Briggate while you're exploring the area.
Arena Quarter
While visiting Arena Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like Leeds Grand Theatre and O2 Academy Leeds.
Leeds Dock
Shopping, restaurants and waterfront views are some highlights of Leeds Dock. Make a stop by Royal Armouries or Cultural Quarter while you're exploring.
Hyde Park
If you're spending some time in Hyde Park, Hyde Park Picture House and M&S Company Archive are top sights worth seeing.
Holbeck
Holbeck is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Canal Wharf, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
