Leeds Dock Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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 Jorvik Viking History Walking Tour Adventure
Top hotels in Leeds Dock
Holiday Inn Express Leeds City Centre Armouries by IHG
"Good location. Handy car park that's reasonably priced. Comfy bed. Peaceful."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
The Queens Hotel
"My single bed room was small but everything worked okay. TV, Hot water kettle, AC, mini fridge. My room was on the back side of the hotel so it was quiet. No street noise or train noise. Very quiet. Coffee, sugar cream and towels were restocked daily. Check in and out was easy. Nice large lobby with ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Leeds Marriott Hotel
"We arrived before check in but they had our rooms ready for us which was great to leave our things in the room as we were going straight out for a music festival. The only negative was that we had to pay for an extra breakfast and I thought it was included for all three of us staying. But that could ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Clayton Hotel Leeds
"Arrived at the hotel where there was plenty of on-site parking - a rare find in Leeds, and reasonably priced at £24 for the two nights. Greeted by receptionist who was warm and welcoming. No fuss check-in and the upgrade we were offered pre-check in was all confirmed. The room, as with everywhere ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Harrogate by IHG
"Watch out! They overbook you. I was forced at 9:40 pm to go to another hotel that they arranged in front of me. OK so get to stay in harrogate again for free with them and the got me another hotel, but I was planning to use the gym etc prior to my work the next day. Staff were nice and apologetic ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Novotel Leeds Centre
"Good stay, very close to centre nice room and good breakfast."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Leeds Dock
Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill might not have many top sights, but Royal Armouries and West Yorkshire Playhouse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Steander
While visiting Steander, you might make a stop by sights like Cultural Quarter and Quarry House Leisure Centre.
Holbeck Urban Village
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Holbeck Urban Village and surrounding area, you can visit Canal Wharf and Leeds City Square.
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.
Leylands
If you're spending some time in Leylands, West Yorkshire Playhouse and Victoria Quarter are top sights worth seeing.
Arena Quarter
While visiting Arena Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like Leeds Grand Theatre and O2 Academy Leeds.
