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.
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.
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.
Headingley Stadium
You can take time to visit Headingley Stadium during your travels to Headingley. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
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
Leeds: Daily Guided City Center Walking Tour (10:30am)
Private Leeds Exploration Through Time and Art
The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Leeds
York Designer Outlet Shopping Tour Transportation from Leeds City
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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.
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.
Leylands
If you're spending some time in Leylands, West Yorkshire Playhouse and Victoria Quarter are top sights worth seeing.
East End Park
While East End Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Royal Armouries and Thackray Museum of Medicine.