Visit Knowsthorpe
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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
Top hotels in Knowsthorpe
The Queens Hotel
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Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
Leeds Marriott Hotel
Very good and great staff in reception
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
Clayton Hotel Leeds
Excellent clean and large room. The amenities were good and really pleased with the stay.
Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026
Crown Hotel Harrogate
Stay for gaming convrntion, room was vlean, tidy and comferable. Amazing location
Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026
Hyatt House Leeds
Brilliant stay. All staff were friendly and courteous. We left our bag there before check in and also after check out which was a brilliant perk. The room was amazing and the toiletries were lovely - the handwash smelt devine. Breakfast was good, plenty of options but it was very busy so things did ...
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026
Crowne Plaza Harrogate by IHG
Lovely stay in Harrogate, hotel and staff were excellent and the breakfast was amazing, everything and anything you could possibly need and eat
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Knowsthorpe
Leeds Dock
Shopping, restaurants, and waterfront views are just a few things travelers enjoy about Leeds Dock. Check out Royal Armouries or TeamSport Leeds while you're exploring the area.
Richmond Hill
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Richmond Hill and surrounding area, you can visit Royal Armouries and West Yorkshire Playhouse.
Steander
If you're spending some time in Steander, Cultural Quarter and Quarry House Leisure Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Holbeck Urban Village
Holbeck Urban Village might not have many top sights, but Canal Wharf and Leeds City Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Hunslet Carr
If you're spending some time in Hunslet Carr, Middleton Railway and Middleton Park are top sights worth seeing.
Leeds City Center
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Leeds City Center. Make a stop by Trinity Leeds Mall or Briggate while you're exploring the area.
