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.
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.
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.
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.
Oakwood Hotel Deals
Radisson Hotel York
All was great
Reviewed on 2026/3/19
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Room was lovely & clean, had a twin room & both beds were small doubles. Breakfast was lovely, fresh & plentiful. Staff were quick to clear the dishes & clean the tables for guests. Would use this hotel again.
Reviewed on 2026/3/20
The Milner York
We had a wonderful stay however the fridge was quite noisy when trying to go to bed.
Reviewed on 2026/3/19
The Queens Hotel
We needed a hotel for an overnight stay. For the price that we paid we were not impressed. Hotel not as luxurious as we had expected and required updating. Staff were also not friendly or welcoming.
Reviewed on 2026/3/20
Hilton York
The hotel is well located, easily within walking distance of all shops and tourist sites. Staff are friendly and helpful. Room was fine but there was no fridge to keep drinks cool because there is also no air conditioning. Our room was really warm even though we had the window opened day and ...
Reviewed on 2026/3/18
The Grand, York
The best part for me was having a Christmas tree in our room, absolutely perfect!!!! Loved it!
Reviewed on 2026/3/17
Other neighborhoods around Oakwood
Harehills Corner
While Harehills Corner isn't home to many top sights, Thackray Museum of Medicine and First Direct Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.
Harehills
Grassy Banstead Park offers city views, while Roundhay Road, known as 'Curry Mile', boasts diverse shops and restaurants. Well-connected by buses, it's ideal for exploring Leeds and Wetherby.
Chapeltown
Though Chapeltown might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like 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
Little London might not have many top sights, but First Direct Arena and O2 Academy Leeds are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Leylands
If you're spending some time in Leylands, West Yorkshire Playhouse and Victoria Quarter are top sights worth seeing.
