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.
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.
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
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
Bar and Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in York
Top hotels in Oakwood
The Milner York
Lovely room Friendly and informative staff Unfortunately the leisure facilities were unavailable during our stay
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Leeds Marriott Hotel
Perfect couldn't fault it
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
The Queens Hotel
Clean hotel same as my room nice bar all the staff friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Hyatt House Leeds
Very friendly staff
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Malmaison York
Great food, lovely stay will be back again
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Village Hotel Leeds North
Friendly staff and welcoming pub vibe. Spacious room.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Oakwood
Harehills
While Harehills isn't home to many top sights, Thackray Museum of Medicine and West Yorkshire Playhouse are some notable places to visit nearby.
Chapeltown
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Chapeltown and surrounding area, you can visit 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
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.
Leylands
If you're spending some time in Leylands, West Yorkshire Playhouse and Victoria Quarter are top sights worth seeing.
Woodhouse Cliff
When in Woodhouse Cliff, you can plan a visit to Headingley Stadium and Hyde Park Picture House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
