Visit Monkswood
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
Leeds: Daily Guided City Center Walking Tour (10:30am)
York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate
York's Famous Ghosts Smartphone App walking tour
The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Leeds
Top hotels in Monkswood
The Milner York
Room was a perfect temperature, nice towels and bedding. The tv was well positioned and the water was hot at all times Breakfast was good but some foods could have been a little warmer but that’s often the challenge for buffet service. The range and availability was great though. The lounge and bar ...
Reviewed on 8 Jan, 2026
Moxy York
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Reviewed on 10 Jan, 2026
Leeds Marriott Hotel
The only issue with breakfast was being placed so closely with other dining guests. It was uncomfortable for ourselves and the other guests.
Reviewed on 12 Jan, 2026
The Queens Hotel
A great room and really friendly staff that allowed me to check in early when io was exhauster after travelling. I will definitely be staying here again when I'm next working in Leeds
Reviewed on 7 Jan, 2026
Malmaison York
Good rooms Well stocked bar
Reviewed on 7 Jan, 2026
Village Hotel Leeds North
Friendly staff and welcoming pub vibe. Spacious room.
Reviewed on 11 Jan, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Monkswood
Oakwood
If you're spending some time in Oakwood, Roundhay Park and Leeds Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Moortown
While Moortown isn't home to many top sights, Moortown Golf Club and Alwoodley Golf Club 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.
