Hawksworth Travel Guide
Leeds
Visit Hawksworth
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.
Top hotels in Hawksworth
The Queens Hotel
Clean room and comfortable bed. All staff were lovely especially the lady who checked us in at reception. She was very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Leeds by IHG
Clean room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Clayton Hotel Leeds
All good
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Malmaison Leeds
Perfect for city centre 1 night break, close to station and had everything we needed. Good value with dinner and breakfast included.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Harrogate by IHG
Clean quiet great price for Harrowgate
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Harrogate Majestic Hotel & Spa
Food was the best I've tasted in a long time, buffet breakfast was amazing. So much choice and all completely fresh. Staff were superb, couldn't do enough and went above and beyond. Hotel was gorgeous, unfortunately though we never got a chance to go in the pool or spa. Room was nice, nothing special. ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hawksworth
Kirkstall
While there might not be top attractions in Kirkstall, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Headingley Stadium and Hyde Park Picture House.
Headingley
When in Headingley, you can plan a visit to Headingley Stadium and Hyde Park Picture House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Burley
Burley might not have many top sights, but Headingley Stadium and Leeds Industrial Museum at Armley Mills are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Armley
While visiting Armley, you might make a stop by sights like Leeds Industrial Museum at Armley Mills and Armley Leisure Centre Cafe Bar.
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.
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.
