Headingley Travel Guide
Leeds
Visit Headingley
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 lively bars.
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
Nidderdale Driving Self-Guided Tour with an APP
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
Top hotels in Headingley
Hinsley Hall
The room was nice but small. The bed was comfortable. The breakfast was very good. I love the property and the grounds. The staff was very helpful and accommodating.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Leeds Marriott Hotel
Brilliant location for discovering Leeds
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Leeds by IHG
Clean room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
The Queens Hotel
We are regular visitors to this hotel and love staying here. The staff are super friendly, helpful and efficient and the room was so comfortable and very quiet.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Clayton Hotel Leeds
Breakfast was good, the selection was varied and well made. The room we had was a room on the first floor fitted out for the disabled, which isn't what we needed or required or expected, low wardrobe rails, little furnishings, wet room, which meant no bath, low sink. I complained but the desk staff ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Harrogate by IHG
A good hotel, better organisation around check in time would improve ratings, the bed was reasonably comfortable, however the pillows are as comfortable as a park bench , i didnt sleep very well at all, there were two pilliws each, but they were all rather firm. Breakfast was good, plenty choice ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Headingley
Burley
Burley might not have many top sights, but Headingley Stadium and Hyde Park Picture House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
