Headingley Travel Guide
Leeds
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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's Famous Ghosts Smartphone App walking tour
Top hotels in Headingley
Hinsley Hall
Receptionist last night was incompetent and appalling. At 10pm at night, 5 minutes after I had arrived in my room and was settling in, he knocked on my door and suggested that I should move to another room “because of an issue” with the room I was in. I reluctantly agreed, and he moved me to another ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Leeds Marriott Hotel
Great hotel, great location
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
The Queens Hotel
Clean room and comfortable bed. All staff were lovely especially the lady who checked us in at reception. She was very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Leeds by IHG
Clean room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Clayton Hotel Leeds
All good
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Harrogate by IHG
Other neighbourhoods around Headingley
Burley
Burley might not have many top sights, but Headingley Stadium and Leeds Industrial Museum at Armley Mills are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Kirkstall
While there might not be top attractions in Kirkstall, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Headingley Stadium and Hyde Park Picture House.
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.
Armley
While visiting Armley, you might make a stop by sights like Leeds Industrial Museum at Armley Mills and Armley Leisure Centre Cafe Bar.
Little London
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Little London and surrounding area, you can visit First Direct Arena and O2 Academy Leeds.
New Wortley
While there might not be top attractions in New Wortley, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Leeds Park Square and Canal Wharf.
