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.
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.
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.
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.
Oakwood Hotel Deals
The Milner York
Brilliant staff as always. Especially Molly and Laura on the desk, they assisted us throughout our stay as was the first visit here since my wife became ill.
Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Nice room, good bathroom , breakfast fine, dining area poorly set out , not enough tables and awful low seats.
Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025
Malmaison York
Great room, very comfortable bed Excellent breakfast and great rooftop bar Parking is a real issue at the hotel and in the city in general. The recommended NCP carpark had a huge queue - I would advise against bringing a car
Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025
Leeds Marriott Hotel
Buffet breakfast was just alright. Sausages were naff and bacon not great. But unlimited coffee, cappuccino machine with decaf option. Clean bedroom, great shower and decent armitage shanks
Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Wetherby
Clean, spacious, plenty of parking and super fast EV chargers. Rooms were quiet even though they were near the A1
Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025
Hotel Indigo Leeds by IHG
Great hotel, great location, friendly staff and lovely breakfast. Highly recommend
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Oakwood
Harehills
Grassy Banstead Park offers city views, while Roundhay Road, known as 'Curry Mile', boasts diverse shops and restaurants. Well-connected by buses, it's ideal for exploring Leeds and Wetherby.
Monkswood
While Monkswood isn't home to many top sights, Roundhay Park and Crossgates Shopping Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
Chapeltown
Though Chapeltown might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Thackray Museum of Medicine and First Direct Arena.
Chapel Allerton
While Chapel Allerton might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Roundhay Park and Thackray Museum of Medicine.
Little London
Little London might not have many top sights, but First Direct Arena and O2 Academy Leeds are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Leylands
If you're spending some time in Leylands, West Yorkshire Playhouse and Victoria Quarter are top sights worth seeing.
