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.
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.
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 Leeds. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its lively bars.
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
The Deathly Dark Tour of York: Experience of the Year 2024
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
Leeds: Emmerdale Village Set Guided Tour
Top hotels in Oakwood
The Milner York
The property stands in pleasant gardens and is in easy walking to the city centre. Beautiful well kept old building adjoining rail ststion.
Reviewed on 14 Nov, 2025
Radisson Hotel York
Excellent service clean and comfortable good location in site parking would definitely stay again
Reviewed on 9 Nov, 2025
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
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Reviewed on 15 Nov, 2025
Leeds Marriott Hotel
Only let down was slightly slow shower, which informed reception + they are going to get sorted
Reviewed on 14 Nov, 2025
Malmaison York
Lovely big room with excellent facilities. Breakfast was very good with lots of options. The staff were friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 12 Nov, 2025
Clayton Hotel Leeds
Clean room with friendly people. I highly enjoyed the place and the location
Reviewed on 9 Nov, 2025
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.
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.
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.
Chapel Allerton
Though Chapel Allerton may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Roundhay Park and Thackray Museum of Medicine.
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.
