Swarcliffe
Leeds
Visit Swarcliffe
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.
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
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 Swarcliffe
The Milner York
Staff excellent from check to departure. Arrived early so went to reception just expecting to register the car park but room was ready which was a bonus. Great meal in peacheys in the evening followed by a quality breakfast the following morning.
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026
Leeds Marriott Hotel
Room and service excellent
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026
Moxy York
Lots of options, from hot to cold, everything you could possibly want for a quick bite
Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026
The Queens Hotel
Sorry never got the name of the lady who booked us in but she was excellent. Very friendly and helpful and this sets the stay off to a good start. Thank you! The stay was lovely and comfortable. Been here quite a few times and will continue to do so. Just feel very welcome at the queens. Breakfast ...
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Lovely stay, room clean and comfortable, lovely breakfast, nice selection to choose from.
Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026
Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
Staff at Oulton Hall are the stand out feature. From check in to Oliver in the restaurant to the waiting staff at breakfast, all are well above expectations. Old school service where staff wait for you to pass rather than rushing to get where THEY need to be is actually quite refreshing these days. ...
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Swarcliffe
Oakwood
While visiting Oakwood, you might make a stop by sights like Roundhay Park and Leeds Golf Club.
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.
Burmantofts
When in Burmantofts, you can plan a visit to Thackray Museum of Medicine and West Yorkshire Playhouse, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Leylands
If you're spending some time in Leylands, West Yorkshire Playhouse and Victoria Quarter are top sights worth seeing.
Steander
Steander might not have many top sights, but West Yorkshire Playhouse and Royal Armouries are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
