Richmond Hill Travel Guide
Leeds
Visit Richmond Hill
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 Richmond Hill
The Queens Hotel
Excellent room but only two tea bags.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Clayton Hotel Leeds
Lovely clean room, very spacious. Used the self check in system which worked so well, no complaints overall.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Great Victoria Hotel
Parking simple ,app issues but sorted in rhe end ,desk collegue very helpful
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Harrogate by IHG
The breakfast was ok
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Leeds Marriott Hotel
Brilliant location for discovering Leeds
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Malmaison Leeds
Very pleasant stay and good value. Breakfast was really excellent
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Richmond Hill
Steander
While visiting Steander, you might make a stop by sights like Cultural Quarter and Quarry House Leisure Centre.
Leeds Dock
Shopping, restaurants and waterfront views are some highlights of Leeds Dock. Make a stop by Royal Armouries or TeamSport Leeds while you're exploring.
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.
Leylands
If you're spending some time in Leylands, West Yorkshire Playhouse and Victoria Quarter are top sights worth seeing.
Hunslet
Though Hunslet may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Royal Armouries and Corn Exchange.
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.
