Swarcliffe Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Swarcliffe
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.
Headingley Stadium
Catch an event at Headingley Stadium during your trip to Headingley. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its entertainment choices.
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.
Harewood House
Explore the great outdoors at Harewood House, a lovely green space in Leeds. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its lively bars.
Activities
The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Leeds
Leeds Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK
Our pick of the best Swarcliffe Hotel Deals
The Milner York
Reviewed on 24 Aug. 2025
Radisson Hotel York
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Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Reviewed on 21 Aug. 2025
Leeds Marriott Hotel
Reviewed on 24 Aug. 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott York
Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025
Clayton Hotel Leeds
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Other neighbourhoods around Swarcliffe
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.
Burmantofts
When in Burmantofts, you can plan a visit to Thackray Museum of Medicine and West Yorkshire Playhouse, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Leylands
If you're spending some time in Leylands, West Yorkshire Playhouse and Victoria Quarter 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 Pole Position Indoor Karting while you're exploring.
- Yorkshire Dales National Park
- York Minster
- Shambles
- First Direct Arena
- Jorvik Viking Centre
- Harrogate Convention Centre
- Royal Armouries
- York City Walls
- McArthur Glen Designer Outlet
- Elland Road Stadium
- Roundhay Park
- Bramham Park
- Leeds Grand Theatre
- Cannon Hall Farm
- York Dungeon
- Rudding Park Golf Course
- Temple Newsam House
- Turkish Baths and Health Spa
- Ripley Castle and Gardens
- Leeds Beckett University