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.
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.
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.
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
York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate
Leeds: Daily Guided City Center Walking Tour (10:30am)
York's Famous Ghosts Smartphone App walking tour
North Yorkshire Road Trip Guidebook-York Whitby & Yorkshire Coast
Top hotels in Oakwood
Radisson Hotel York
Excellent stay, location was great, on site parking convenient, staff attentive and breakfast fresh and tasty
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Very good breakfast. Bedroom carpet could have looked cleaner. Staff very pleasant. Booking in and out no problems. Room available before time expected.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
The Milner York
Breakfast was self-serving. Average selection.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
The Queens Hotel
The hotel overall was really nice and aesthetically pleasing. We didn’t get to try the restaurants unfortunately, but they looked lovely. My only two complaints were 1) the room was freezing and didn’t warm up at all, even with the temperature set to the highest, and 2) our checkout experience. We ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Hilton York
Good central location. Lots of restaurants and shops nearby. Room was clean I found the bed a little uncomfortable. Small bathroom.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
The Grand, York
I have already sent my review in once, the worst thing was your website on booking saying the price included breakfast and when we got there it didnt ! thats poor marketing !!
Reviewed on 27 Mar 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.
