Lady Wood Travel Guide
Leeds
Visit Lady Wood
Popular places to visit
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.
Canal Gardens
Stone bridges, fountains and daffodils decorate this charming and historic park, whose canal contains small turtles and a range of fish.
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.
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
Top hotels in Lady Wood
Radisson Hotel York
I have stayed at this hotel before and was delighted to find that it's standards hadn't fallen at all. My room was clean and well laid out and had a lovely view of the river & the various boats going up & down. The staff are friendly and helpful and the food, especially the breakfast, is really good. ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
LOVELY HOTEL. BREAKFAST A BIT BASIC BUT OVERALL OKAY, FOR THE PRICE CAN'T GO TOO WRONG
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
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 10 Mar 2026
The Queens Hotel
Nothing
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Moxy York
Room temperature very good close to town
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
I enjoyed my stay and found it very relaxing. The only recommendation is to paste a description in the lift to help guests find their way around
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lady Wood
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.
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.
Woodhouse Cliff
When in Woodhouse Cliff, you can plan a visit to Hyde Park Picture House and Headingley Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Woodhouse
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Woodhouse and surrounding area, you can visit First Direct Arena and O2 Academy Leeds.
Leylands
If you're spending some time in Leylands, West Yorkshire Playhouse and Victoria Quarter are top sights worth seeing.
