Headingley
Leeds
Visit Headingley
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Leeds: Daily Guided City Center Walking Tour (10:30am)
York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate
The Deathly Dark Tour of York: Experience of the Year 2024
York: Horse Drawn Carriage ride & Cream Tea
Top hotels in Headingley
Hinsley Hall
Great location
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Headingley Lodge
Great room, fab view of the pitch
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
The Queens Hotel
Really lovely hotel. Room was comfy and really clean. Great location for exploring the city.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Leeds Marriott Hotel
Everything thing was great apart from the breakfast. There were no plates, empty dishes & cold meal (eggs, mushrooms..etc)
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Village Hotel Leeds North
All aspects of our stay were very good.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Novotel Leeds Centre
Easy check in. Room was clean with essentials provided. Perfect location!
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Headingley
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.
Burley
Burley might not have many top sights, but Headingley Stadium and Hyde Park Picture House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
New Wortley
While there might not be top attractions in New Wortley, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Canal Wharf and Grosvenor Westgate Casino.
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.
