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.
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.
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.
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
Great
Reviewed on 2026/3/13
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Lovely big quiet room, warm friendly welcome and a good breakfast in very pleasant dining area with a glorious view out to Clifford's Tower. Wide choice of pubs and good places to eat with 2 mins walk. Easy walking to all major attractions and very close to bus links. Great value for money but felt ...
Reviewed on 2026/3/13
The Milner York
We had the most gorgeous stay… staff were really helpful. Our suite was gorgeous. Easy and convenient for York city centre and walking everywhere. Will 100% be back! Thank you
Reviewed on 2026/3/10
The Queens Hotel
Great location staff always very good hotel always warm and clean everything you need
Reviewed on 2026/3/13
Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
water very cooled
Reviewed on 2026/3/13
Leeds Marriott Hotel
We where put in a disability room so all the amenities where low down. The shower was slow and we had no full length mirror. I have stayed at the Marriott before and it was nice but I was disappointed
Reviewed on 2026/3/11
Other neighborhoods around Oakwood
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.
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.
Woodhouse
While Woodhouse isn't home to many top sights, First Direct Arena and O2 Academy Leeds are some notable places to visit nearby.
Woodhouse Cliff
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Woodhouse Cliff and surrounding area, you can visit Hyde Park Picture House and Headingley Stadium.
