Visit Knowsthorpe
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.
Headingley Stadium
Catch an event at Headingley Stadium during your trip to Headingley. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its entertainment choices.
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.
Harewood House
Explore the great outdoors at Harewood House, a lovely green space in Leeds. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its lively bars.
Things to do
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
The Deathly Dark Tour of York: Experience of the Year 2024
York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate
York's Famous Ghosts Smartphone App walking tour
Top hotels in Knowsthorpe
Clayton Hotel Leeds
Rooms are dated now, no air conditioning and only one lift working so long wait each time you needed it.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Wetherby
Lovely staff, couldn't do enough for you. Thank you so much.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Hotel Indigo Leeds by IHG
Everything clean and felt like new
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
The Queens Hotel
Spotless and modern
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
Lovely friendly staff every person was a pleasure to deal with. Breakfast and evening meals were excellent. Room clean and comfortable. Pool was great but very busy as it was 1/2 term.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Discovery Inn Hotel
Friendly!
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Knowsthorpe
Hunslet
Though Hunslet may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Royal Armouries and Canal Wharf.
Leeds Dock
Shopping, restaurants and waterfront views are some highlights of Leeds Dock. Make a stop by Royal Armouries or TeamSport Leeds while you're exploring.
Steander
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Steander and surrounding area, you can visit West Yorkshire Playhouse and Royal Armouries.
Hunslet Carr
While visiting Hunslet Carr, you might make a stop by sights like Middleton Park and Middleton Railway.
Holbeck Urban Village
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Holbeck Urban Village and surrounding area, you can visit Canal Wharf and Leeds City Square.
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.
Knowsthorpe
- Yorkshire Dales National Park
- First Direct Arena
- Harrogate Convention Centre
- Elland Road Stadium
- Roundhay Park
- Harewood House
- O2 Academy Leeds
- Alhambra Theatre
- Bramham Park
- Yorkshire Sculpture Park
- Cannon Hall Farm
- Temple Newsam House
- Turkish Baths and Health Spa
- Trinity Leeds Mall
- Ripley Castle and Gardens
- National Science and Media Museum
