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.
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.
Headingley Stadium
Catch an event at Headingley Stadium during your trip to Headingley. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its entertainment choices.
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.
Harewood House
Explore the great outdoors at Harewood House, a lovely green space in Leeds. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Oakwood
The Milner York
Staff and room excellent. Not in hotel for much time. We did come in to the bar for a drink at 9.30. The bar seems very dark and it was difficult for us to find entranc to hotel.we had to ring as we had no information doors were closed at certain time. I think a little information about the details ...
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Radisson Hotel York
Check in was amazing. Lady ( I think called Jen ?) was very helpful extremely warm friendly and welcoming. Check in was swift and timely. The lady was also very informative regarding hotel amenities and local area.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
The hotel was nice and clean, plus the staff were pleasant
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Malmaison York
nice hotel,
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Clayton Hotel Leeds
Breakfast with great choice - rooms spacious
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Wetherby
The hotel is very nice and right off the A1 north in a Moto Service plaza. Everything you need when traveling.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Oakwood
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.
Monkswood
While there might not be top attractions in Monkswood, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Roundhay Park and Tropical World.
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.
