Leeds Dock Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





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Popular places to visit

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.

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 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.
Activities

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate

Leeds: Daily Guided City Center Walking Tour (10:30am)

Bar and Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in York

York's Famous Ghosts Smartphone App walking tour
Our pick of the best Leeds Dock Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Express Leeds City Centre Armouries by IHG
Everything was great and the hotel was in a great location.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Leeds Marriott Hotel
Clean and nice staff
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

The Queens Hotel
Amazing stay to see new year in Room really nice and clean Thank you
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Village Hotel Leeds North
Clean and spacious room, very friendly staff especially at check in
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
Clean and comfortable room. Very comfy beds and pillows. Courteous, efficient and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

The Met Hotel Leeds - Newly Refurbished
Lovely refurbishment, very pleasant staff. Thank you
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Leeds Dock

Steander
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Steander and surrounding area, you can visit West Yorkshire Playhouse and Royal Armouries.

Hunslet
Though Hunslet may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Royal Armouries and Corn Exchange.

Holbeck Urban Village
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Holbeck Urban Village and surrounding area, you can visit Canal Wharf and Leeds City Square.

Leeds City Center
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Leeds City Center. Make a stop by Trinity Leeds Mall or Briggate while you're exploring the area.

Leylands
If you're spending some time in Leylands, West Yorkshire Playhouse and Victoria Quarter are top sights worth seeing.

Arena Quarter
While visiting Arena Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like The Light and Leeds Grand Theatre.

