Moortown Travel Guide
Leeds
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 top-notch restaurants.

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.

Leeds Grand Theatre
The Gothic features of this tiered theater make a glorious setting for the diverse array of plays, music gigs and stand-up acts that are performed on its stage.
Things to do

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate

Leeds: Daily Guided City Center Walking Tour (10:30am)

York's Famous Ghosts Smartphone App walking tour

Bar and Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in York
Top hotels in Moortown

Leeds Marriott Hotel
Everything
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

The Queens Hotel
Clean hotel same as my room nice bar all the staff friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Hyatt House Leeds
Lovely hotel, great sized rooms and attentive staff.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
Great staff. Very warm welcoming environment +++
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Novotel Leeds Centre
Fantastic hotel
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Village Hotel Leeds North
Decent room, friendly service
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Moortown

Oakwood
If you're spending some time in Oakwood, Roundhay Park and Leeds Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

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.

Woodhouse Cliff
When in Woodhouse Cliff, you can plan a visit to Headingley Stadium and Hyde Park Picture House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Headingley
When in Headingley, you can plan a visit to Headingley Stadium and Hyde Park Picture House, 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.

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.

