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
Nidderdale Driving Self-Guided Tour with an APP
York: Horse Drawn Carriage ride & Cream Tea
Leeds: Daily Guided City Center Walking Tour (10:30am)
Top hotels in Oakwood
The Milner York
Room was a perfect temperature, nice towels and bedding. The tv was well positioned and the water was hot at all times Breakfast was good but some foods could have been a little warmer but that’s often the challenge for buffet service. The range and availability was great though. The lounge and bar ...
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
Leeds Marriott Hotel
Clean and nice staff
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
The Queens Hotel
A great room and really friendly staff that allowed me to check in early when io was exhauster after travelling. I will definitely be staying here again when I'm next working in Leeds
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026
Malmaison York
Staff were all efficient and personable
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Good service
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026
Village Hotel Leeds North
Clean and spacious room, very friendly staff especially at check in
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Oakwood
Monkswood
While Monkswood isn't home to many top sights, Roundhay Park and Tropical World are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
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
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.
Leylands
If you're spending some time in Leylands, West Yorkshire Playhouse and Victoria Quarter are top sights worth seeing.
