Oakwood Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
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 Oakwood Hotel Deals
The Milner York
Best all round hotel in York without a doubt. Fantastic location if travelling by train too.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Leeds Marriott Hotel
The staff very helful especially the lady who checked us in Room beautiful and clean
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Radisson Hotel York
Rooms were nice and clean. We booked a superior room and it was a lot smaller than it looked on the photos. Not sure how small the standard rooms are but they must be tight.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
The Queens Hotel
Great location friendly staff
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
The room was spacious, but the double bed was quite low. The settee converted into a single bed, and everything was clean and tidy. The staff were excellent, but make sure you get to breakfast early to avoid disappointment.”
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
Service and staff were absolutely fantastic. Very polite from booking in. To checking out. A great visit so have had to book again. Exceptional afternoon tea. Loved the drawing room. Bedrooms are great. The background music in thr longes a little loud for back ground. That’s my only criticism.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
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.
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.
Woodhouse Cliff
When in Woodhouse Cliff, you can plan a visit to Hyde Park Picture House and Headingley Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
