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.
Headingley Stadium
Catch an event at Headingley Stadium during your trip to Headingley. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its entertainment choices.
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.
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
Leeds Marriott Hotel
Fabulous location very convenient for cabssu trains and public transport. Super close to excellent array of shopping and dining experiences. Staff were so very professional helpful and pleasant.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
The Milner York
Hotel was wonderful, very well set out junior suite with a great aspect towards York cathedral.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
The Queens Hotel
Everything was wonderful. And reception staff member upgraded our room.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott York
Staff were excellent and couldn't done enough. Yes, rooms are tired looking, but you can overlook that if staff are accommodating.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Malmaison York
The Club Deluxe room makes travelling with a baby and a pram a breeze. You have so much room! The room was fantastic, very clean, huge comfy bed, great facilities. We've booked again for Easter.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
I stayed here with my partner for 1 night. It was located very near to a venue we were attending so that is how we came to choose this hotel. The room was a good size with a very nice shower room. The water pressure was quite weak however but for one night it wasn’t a problem. Sleep quality was good ...
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Oakwood
Monkswood
While there might not be top attractions in Monkswood, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Roundhay Park and Tropical World.
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.
Moortown
While Moortown isn't home to many top sights, Moortown Golf Club and Alwoodley Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
