Beeston Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Activities
Leeds: Daily Guided City Center Walking Tour (10:30am)
Leeds Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK
The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Leeds
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate
Our pick of the best Beeston Hotel Deals
Leeds Marriott Hotel
Helpful staff, spacious room and the executive lounge access was great.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
The Queens Hotel
Staff friendly and room was spotless. Very convenient for train as the station is next dooy
Reviewed on 5 Feb 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 25 Jan 2026
Hyatt House Leeds
Brand new high quality accommodation, great value. Perfect location. Realy nice rooftop bar.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Novotel Leeds Centre
Easy check in. Room was clean with essentials provided. Perfect location!
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Village Hotel Leeds North
Spacious room. Friendly staff. Good leisure facilities. Club room was a very long way from reception. Disappointed that there was only 1 comfy chair in a room so spacious. not a full settee.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Beeston
Hunslet Carr
While visiting Hunslet Carr, you might make a stop by sights like Middleton Park and Middleton Railway.
Holbeck
Holbeck is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Canal Wharf, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
Holbeck Urban Village
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Holbeck Urban Village and surrounding area, you can visit Canal Wharf and Leeds City Square.
Hunslet
Though Hunslet may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Royal Armouries and Corn Exchange.
New Wortley
While there might not be top attractions in New Wortley, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Canal Wharf and Grosvenor Westgate Casino.
Leeds Dock
Shopping, restaurants and waterfront views are some highlights of Leeds Dock. Make a stop by Royal Armouries or TeamSport Leeds while you're exploring.
