Lady Wood Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Lady Wood
Popular places to visit
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.
Canal Gardens
Stone bridges, fountains and daffodils decorate this charming and historic park, whose canal contains small turtles and a range of fish.
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.
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 Lady Wood Hotel Deals
The Milner York
Great place to stay. Great brekkie, great location and great bars
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Moxy York
Great location, tidy rooms, enjoyable stay
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Leeds Marriott Hotel
The room was spotless and the staff were excellent.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
The Queens Hotel
A great room and really friendly staff that allowed me to check in early when io was exhauster after travelling. I will definitely be staying here again when I'm next working in Leeds
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Malmaison York
Good rooms Well stocked bar
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Village Hotel Leeds North
Clean and spacious room, very friendly staff especially at check in
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lady Wood
Oakwood
If you're spending some time in Oakwood, Roundhay Park and Leeds Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
Monkswood
While there might not be top attractions in Monkswood, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Roundhay Park and Tropical World.
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.
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.
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.
