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.
Things to do
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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
York's Famous Ghosts Smartphone App walking tour
Leeds Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK
Top hotels in Oakwood
The Milner York
Everything about this hotel was good. The distance from the train station, it is literally next door but the walk into town is only a few mins away also. The hotel itself is beautiful and elegant and the decor is lovely. Our room was very nice and the bed was really comfortable. I would definitely ...
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Leeds Marriott Hotel
The best in Leeds Fantastic service Fantastic location
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Malmaison York
Quick check-in. Nice room. Great location. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
The Met Hotel Leeds - Newly Refurbished
Love the new style of the hotel. Everything is nice and clean, rooms are stylish
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
The Queens Hotel
Always excellent service at the Queen's, the staff really look after their clientele. I've been staying here on and off for about 8 years now and will continue to do so.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Fantastic stay in a queen room, everything looked new, very clean, it had everything we needed, including a massive tv and river view
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
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.
Moortown
While Moortown isn't home to many top sights, Moortown Golf Club and Alwoodley Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 Headingley Stadium and Hyde Park Picture House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
