Leeds Dock Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Leeds Dock
Popular places to visit
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.
University of Leeds
Late Victorian and award-winning brutalist and modernist architecture house the classes and students of Leeds’ namesake university, established in 1904.
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 lively bars.
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
York's Famous Ghosts Smartphone App walking tour
Our pick of the best Leeds Dock Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express Leeds City Centre Armouries by IHG
Clean room, everyone in working order, friendly knowledgable staff, convenient parking next door
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Leeds Marriott Hotel
Brilliant location for discovering Leeds
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Leeds by IHG
good central location, nice smart hotel and modern rooms
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
The Queens Hotel
great location, clean, nice vibe in the lobby & restaurant
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Clayton Hotel Leeds
Great breakfast choices. Empty trays replenished efficiently. Parking safe and convenient by use of lifts to Reception
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Harrogate by IHG
Lovely hotel, friendly staff, very convenient to the exhibition centre. Carpark directions and space shapes are certainly... creative. But plenty of space as long you don't follow the arrows that point to nowhere.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Leeds Dock
Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill might not have many top sights, but Royal Armouries and West Yorkshire Playhouse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Steander
While visiting Steander, you might make a stop by sights like Cultural Quarter and Quarry House Leisure Centre.
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.
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.
Leeds City Center
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Leeds City Center. Make a stop by Trinity Leeds Mall or Briggate while you're exploring the area.
Leylands
If you're spending some time in Leylands, West Yorkshire Playhouse and Victoria Quarter are top sights worth seeing.
