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
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
North Yorkshire Road Trip Guidebook-York Whitby & Yorkshire Coast
Top hotels in Oakwood
Radisson Hotel York
Nice clean room. Close to all areas for sight seeing and food and drink. Right on the River Ouse . Parking is a little expensive
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
The Milner York
It was good. Nice property
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Yes
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
The Queens Hotel
Grand Hotel , well maintained, and clean , great location
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Malmaison York
The property welcomed pets however, there was no pet kit for the 25 pounds/day we paid. Also, there was zero flexibility for checking in earlier. Amenities partially closed during our stay, or so busy it required reservations. The shower was moldy. We were told the fridge wasn't even a room feature, ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott York
Jacuzzi was out of service but there was no mention of this by the staff or any signage, shower gel in bathroom was empty, bin in room hadn't been emptied, pillows were very uncomfortable but other than that our overall stay was ok, especially for the price we paid for the room.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Oakwood
Harehills Corner
While Harehills Corner isn't home to many top sights, Thackray Museum of Medicine and First Direct Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Burmantofts
When in Burmantofts, you can plan a visit to Thackray Museum of Medicine and West Yorkshire Playhouse, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
