Oakwood
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.
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.
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.
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
York's Famous Ghosts Smartphone App walking tour
Top hotels in Oakwood
The Milner York
Really lovely
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Leeds Marriott Hotel
Was booked for my husbands birthday and they left a treat in the room for us.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Radisson Hotel York
Jen on the front desk was so welcoming and helpful. Lovely room and stay. Only thing that let it down was breakfast. Not much choice hot food and it was cold.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
The Queens Hotel
Seamless transition from the train without leaving the station. Easy check-in and door key experience using the Aero Guest app. Clean room, and a nice setting.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Beautiful large room, very big comfy bed, decorated and styled tastefully. Staff friendly and helpful. Location amazing for city centre. Would def go there again.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
Staff at Oulton Hall are the stand out feature. From check in to Oliver in the restaurant to the waiting staff at breakfast, all are well above expectations. Old school service where staff wait for you to pass rather than rushing to get where THEY need to be is actually quite refreshing these days. ...
Reviewed on 25 Jan 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.
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.
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.
