Whitkirk
Leeds
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 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
LIVERPOOL: Yorkshire Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour
Nidderdale Driving Self-Guided Tour with an APP
Leeds: Daily Guided City Center Walking Tour (10:30am)
Top hotels in Whitkirk
Leeds Marriott Hotel
"We arrived before check in but they had our rooms ready for us which was great to leave our things in the room as we were going straight out for a music festival. The only negative was that we had to pay for an extra breakfast and I thought it was included for all three of us staying. But that could ..."
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Malmaison York
"Room was poorly maintained with bits hanging off the wall/missing and ac didn’t work. Breakfast and the sky bar were a joke and poor quality"
Reviewed on May 29, 2026
The Milner York
"Rooms were spotless, staff go above and beyond to be polite, respectful, positive and very help. Breakfast buffet was good and the bar area was perfect for relaxing. We will return."
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Radisson Hotel York
"Lovely room. Customer & bar service excellent as was breakfast. Not far from centre"
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
"Shower very poor - more a dribble than a shower. Breakfast was really grim. Cold food, lots of items missing. Sadly, this spoilt the entire stay."
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott York
"Rooms were excessively hot, fan provided but still boiling all night. Some sort of fan system in the room but didn’t seem to provide any cool air and was very noisy"
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Whitkirk
Halton
While there might not be top attractions in Halton, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Temple Newsam House and Crossgates Shopping Centre.
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.
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.
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.
