Gledhow
Leeds
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.
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
York: Horse Drawn Carriage ride & Cream Tea
The Deathly Dark Tour of York: Experience of the Year 2024
Top hotels in Gledhow
Leeds Marriott Hotel
The staff very helful especially the lady who checked us in Room beautiful and clean
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
The Queens Hotel
Great location friendly staff
Reviewed on Feb 15, 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 Feb 14, 2026
Novotel Leeds Centre
Easy check in. Room was clean with essentials provided. Perfect location!
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott York
Good room, decent leisure center and good food
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
Hyatt House Leeds
Always great here. Just wish they’d provide some water in the room.
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gledhow
Oakwood
While visiting Oakwood, you might make a stop by sights like Roundhay Park and Leeds Golf Club.
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.
Harehills
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Harehills and surrounding area, you can visit Thackray Museum of Medicine and West Yorkshire Playhouse.
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.
Woodhouse Cliff
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Woodhouse Cliff and surrounding area, you can visit Hyde Park Picture House and Headingley Stadium.
Leylands
If you're spending some time in Leylands, West Yorkshire Playhouse and Victoria Quarter are top sights worth seeing.
