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.
Top hotels in Oakwood
The Milner York
The beautiful old Hotel is in a great position, right next to the station and close to city centre. The staff are all lovely and very helpful.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Leeds Marriott Hotel
Brilliant location for discovering Leeds
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Malmaison York
Great location, great room, really made our stay special.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
The Queens Hotel
great location, clean, nice vibe in the lobby & restaurant
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Lovely stay, reasonably priced. The breakfast was the only let down really, but it was complimentary. I'd rather pay and have some mushrooms and black pudding, and nice eggs! The waffle maker was good though.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott York
Would recommend for a stay in York 20 minute walk into York centre. Leisure facilities are very good and well maintained. Food and bar areas very good.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
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.
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.
Lovell Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lovell Park and surrounding area, you can visit First Direct Arena and Leeds Grand Theatre.
Leylands
If you're spending some time in Leylands, West Yorkshire Playhouse and Victoria Quarter are top sights worth seeing.
