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.
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.
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 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
York's Deathly Dark Tour Experience
Top hotels in Swarcliffe
Radisson Hotel York
Lovely room .. great location
Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026
The Milner York
An historic York hotel, fully modernised with real character and conveniently close to city centre.
Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Lovely variety in the breakfast buffet, with all dishes being regularly topped up. The staff with whom we interacted were all absolutely lovely, from reception to cleaning staff ~ nothing was too much trouble, and smiles all round.
Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026
Malmaison York
Breakfast was lovely
Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026
The Queens Hotel
Grand Hotel , well maintained, and clean , great location
Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott York
Clean room. Short drive to nearby shops. Pool facilities were good. Good breakfast.
Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Swarcliffe
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.
Harehills Corner
While Harehills Corner isn't home to many top sights, Thackray Museum of Medicine and First Direct Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.
East End Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East End Park and surrounding area, you can visit Royal Armouries and Thackray Museum of Medicine.
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.
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.
