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.
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 Monkswood Hotel Deals
Leeds Marriott Hotel
All the staff were very helpful 👍
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
The Milner York
Amazing staff amazing room amazing stay
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Moxy York
Great reception and breakfast, very dog friendly
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
The Queens Hotel
Clean rooms and comfortable beds
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott York
Clean, warm, quiet.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Malmaison York
The Club Deluxe room makes travelling with a baby and a pram a breeze. You have so much room! The room was fantastic, very clean, huge comfy bed, great facilities. We've booked again for Easter.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
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.
