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.
Oakwood Hotel Deals
Radisson Hotel York
Bedroom was clean but needed some maintenance. Disappointing stay for the amount of money. Buffet breakfast not upto our usual stranded. No hash brown. No mushrooms. Extra charge for car parking which is not noted on the website! Ridiculous price at £20 per night. Definitely wouldn't stay again. ...
Reviewed on 2026/4/11
The Milner York
Never used the bar.
Reviewed on 2026/4/11
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Cheap sausages and the parking was non existent we only booked there because it said it had on site parking. Never again.
Reviewed on 2026/4/11
Malmaison York
Breakfast was lovely
Reviewed on 2026/4/8
The Queens Hotel
Grand Hotel , well maintained, and clean , great location
Reviewed on 2026/4/7
Delta Hotels by Marriott York
This hotel is amazing. We’ve been coming here as a family of 4 for over 7 years and every time it’s great. We’ve especially come for the pool and breakfast which are both excellent. I’d like to highlight the exemplary breakfast staff who do their upmost to make sure it’s special. Special hot chocolate? ...
Reviewed on 2026/4/11
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.
