Headingley Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Headingley
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.
Activities
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: Horse Drawn Carriage ride & Cream Tea
Our pick of the best Headingley Hotel Deals
Hinsley Hall
cannot fault this hotel , first time here but will always use if staying in leeds
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
The Queens Hotel
Grand Hotel , well maintained, and clean , great location
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Clayton Hotel Leeds
Great breakfast and awesome staff. Small gripe that the rooms could do with an upgraded TV allowing screencast or streaming and possibly a mini fridge (might be available in upgraded room) but overall this is hotel is great
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Leeds Marriott Hotel
Nice location and ambiance.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
The Yorkshire
Everything was spot on handy for the shops the pickled sprout restaurant was excellent and so was breakfast plus handy parking
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Harrogate by IHG
Very happy with all of the staff at this hotel the service was excellent especially mae on reception
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Headingley
Woodhouse Cliff
When in Woodhouse Cliff, you can plan a visit to Hyde Park Picture House and Headingley Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Hyde Park
If you're spending some time in Hyde Park, Hyde Park Picture House and M&S Company Archive are top sights worth seeing.
Armley
While visiting Armley, you might make a stop by sights like Leeds Industrial Museum at Armley Mills and Armley Leisure Centre Cafe Bar.
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.
New Wortley
While there might not be top attractions in New Wortley, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Leeds Park Square and Canal Wharf.
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.
