Oakwood Travel Guide
Leeds
Popular places to visit
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.
University of Leeds
Late Victorian and award-winning brutalist and modernist architecture house the classes and students of Leeds’ namesake university, established in 1904.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate
Top hotels in Oakwood
Radisson Hotel York
Great view of York minster.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Everything was clean. The lady who was filling up with Breakfast items Saturday n Sunday was very good, and on Saturday morning the gentleman clearing and cleani g the tables was excellent well done. The hotel is in an ideal location. This is our returning stay.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
The Milner York
The Milner is a lovely hotel. Unlike many hotels in York that I’ve stayed in, the Milner was worth the price. Great room with views of the walls and the Minster, friendly staff, clean, welcoming and an excellent breakfast. Recommended. We’ll be back.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
The Queens Hotel
Fabulous room, facilities, view and service! Perfect for visiting by train we will be back!
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Leeds Marriott Hotel
Very average. Had a room with a joining door and we could clearly hear the next room. Rooms are small especially the bathroom. Breakfast, again average. Beds are very hard, which suits some, pillows poor quality.
Reviewed on 1 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 Oakwood
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.
Leylands
If you're spending some time in Leylands, West Yorkshire Playhouse and Victoria Quarter are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Steander
While visiting Steander, you might make a stop by sights like Cultural Quarter and Quarry House Leisure Centre.
