Leeds Dock Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Leeds Dock
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Bar and Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in York
Our pick of the best Leeds Dock Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express Leeds City Centre Armouries by IHG
"Hotel is in a great location near the canal, Leeds dock and the Armouries museum and a 15min pleasant walk to the city centre. Very quiet area, no traffic, but with a clean parking lot nearby. Comfortable double room with a huge bed, although we were provided with a room for disabled people which ..."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
The Queens Hotel
"Excellent clean room"
Reviewed on 6 June 2026
Clayton Hotel Leeds
"I had a pleasant stay and staff were very friendly and helpful at reception"
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Great Victoria Hotel
"Good hotel Amazing staff"
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Leeds Marriott Hotel
"Staff very smartly presented and helpful. Hotel very handy for city centre."
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Crowne Plaza Harrogate by IHG
"Clean room, ideal for an overnight stay"
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Leeds Dock
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.
Arena Quarter
While visiting Arena Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like Leeds Grand Theatre and O2 Academy Leeds.
Holbeck
Holbeck is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Canal Wharf, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
Hyde Park
If you're spending some time in Hyde Park, Hyde Park Picture House and M&S Company Archive are top sights worth seeing.
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.
