Manston Travel Guide
Leeds
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Top hotels in Manston

Radisson Hotel York
Great view of York minster.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Spotless. Very friendly. Great location
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

The Milner York
Amazing suite. Gorgeous hotel. Customer service A*. Can’t wait to stay again!
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

The Queens Hotel
We didn’t get to use any of the amenities or restaurant, hence we couldn’t give top marks, but thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the staff we met were very helpful.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Leeds Marriott Hotel
Romm okay not quite Deluxe Queen, pillows snall feather, house maid was lovely and got me a large pillow, bed rock hard. Replaced mini bar that wasnt working. Quite dated.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Moxy York
Check in was efficient and friendly. Room spotless and good amenities. Cheeky drink on arrival was a nice touch
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Manston

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.

Steander
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Steander and surrounding area, you can visit West Yorkshire Playhouse and Royal Armouries.

Leylands
If you're spending some time in Leylands, West Yorkshire Playhouse and Victoria Quarter are top sights worth seeing.

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.

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.




