Halton 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.
Headingley Stadium
Catch an event at Headingley Stadium during your trip to Headingley. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its entertainment choices.
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 Halton Hotel Deals
Leeds Marriott Hotel
Great location for shopping. Lovely big room. Good breakfast for the price. Clean nice decor. Friendly staff
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
The Queens Hotel
Clean hotel same as my room nice bar all the staff friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
Clean room Nice staff
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Hyatt House Leeds
All excellent
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Novotel Leeds Centre
Fantastic hotel
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Village Hotel Leeds North
Friendly staff and welcoming pub vibe. Spacious room.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Halton
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.
Oakwood
If you're spending some time in Oakwood, Roundhay Park and Leeds Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
Steander
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Steander and surrounding area, you can visit West Yorkshire Playhouse and Royal Armouries.
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.
Leylands
If you're spending some time in Leylands, West Yorkshire Playhouse and Victoria Quarter are top sights worth seeing.
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.
