Cross Gates Travel Guide
Leeds
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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.
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.
Leeds Grand Theatre
The Gothic features of this tiered theater make a glorious setting for the diverse array of plays, music gigs and stand-up acts that are performed on its stage.
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.
Things to do
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate
York's Famous Ghosts Smartphone App walking tour
York Witch Walk: Haunted Tales and Theatrical Storytelling
Bar and Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in York
Top hotels in Cross Gates
Leeds Marriott Hotel
The hotel is lovely. The receptionist Claudia looked on her screen when we arrived to early to ask if there was somewhere we could put our bags looked on her screen and said the room allocated to us was ready and allowed us to have our room key to leave our bags in. The other members of staff were ...
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
The Queens Hotel
Really lovely hotel. Room was comfy and really clean. Great location for exploring the city.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Stayed over the weekend. Very clean everywhere. Staff very polite. Breakfast was very good will definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
The Milner York
Really lovely
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Moxy York
Great location and best breakfast since being vegan, everything clearly labelled and lots of options!
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
Staff at Oulton Hall are the stand out feature. From check in to Oliver in the restaurant to the waiting staff at breakfast, all are well above expectations. Old school service where staff wait for you to pass rather than rushing to get where THEY need to be is actually quite refreshing these days. ...
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cross Gates
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 TeamSport Leeds while you're exploring.
