Gledhow 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.
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.
Activities
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate
Leeds: Daily Guided City Center Walking Tour (10:30am)
York's Famous Ghosts Smartphone App walking tour
Leeds Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK
Our pick of the best Gledhow Hotel Deals
Leeds Marriott Hotel
Everything is perfect aside from the toilet not flushing properly
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
The Queens Hotel
Always excellent service at the Queen's, the staff really look after their clientele. I've been staying here on and off for about 8 years now and will continue to do so.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott York
Clean, warm, quiet.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
The Met Hotel Leeds - Newly Refurbished
Friendly staff on arrival. Hotel has a luxurious homely feel. Really nice rooms. Would recommend and stay again.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Village Hotel Leeds North
The hotel is tired and scruffy and a little bit smelly (that lingering odour of fried food and feet/gyms) and my room needed a deep clean around the edges, walls and carpets and a damp cloth with something lovely smelling wouldn’t go amiss… BUT, the room was comfortable and very quiet, and the staff ...
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
A return to a favourite hotel, looking beautiful with all the Christmas lights and decorations. Our room was clean, comfortable and spacious. The menu had changed slightly and we enjoyed a lovely meal. We will return.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gledhow
Oakwood
If you're spending some time in Oakwood, Roundhay Park and Leeds Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
Chapeltown
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Chapeltown and surrounding area, you can visit 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.
Harehills
While Harehills isn't home to many top sights, Thackray Museum of Medicine and West Yorkshire Playhouse are some notable places to visit nearby.
Little London
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Little London and surrounding area, you can visit First Direct Arena and O2 Academy Leeds.
Woodhouse Cliff
When in Woodhouse Cliff, you can plan a visit to Headingley Stadium and Hyde Park Picture House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
