Headingley
Leeds
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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's Famous Ghosts Smartphone App walking tour
Top hotels in Headingley
Hinsley Hall
Great location
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026
Headingley Lodge
Great room, fab view of the pitch
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026
The Queens Hotel
Really lovely hotel. Room was comfy and really clean. Great location for exploring the city.
Reviewed on Feb 6, 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 Feb 6, 2026
Village Hotel Leeds North
All aspects of our stay were very good.
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026
Novotel Leeds Centre
Easy check in. Room was clean with essentials provided. Perfect location!
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Headingley
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.
Burley
While Burley might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Headingley Stadium and Hyde Park Picture House.
Hyde Park
While visiting Hyde Park, you might make a stop by sights like Hyde Park Picture House and M&S Company Archive.
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.
New Wortley
While New Wortley isn't home to many top sights, Canal Wharf and Grosvenor Westgate Casino 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.
