Far Headingley Travel Guide
Leeds
Visit Far 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.
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 lively bars.
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.
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.
Things to do
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate
York Jorvik Viking History Walking Tour Adventure
Harrogate: Fragrance Design Experience at The Perfume Studio
York Forbidden Chronicles - Tales for the dark souls.
Top hotels in Far Headingley
The Queens Hotel
"Really can't fault it. Clean, posh, good location. Dropped our bags off early and they had been taken to our room for us by night check in. Free water was needed after a festival in crazy heat. Staff all very nice"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Clayton Hotel Leeds
"Overall a very good hotel, my second time staying. The roommate nice and comfortable, it’s well placed near the city center. We did have an issue with our power to the room the second night, like like the cleaners blocked the card reader out of place. Once pushed back in place this issue was ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Great Victoria Hotel
"Excellent location, right outside the train station and in the middle of the city centre. Can’t beat that"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Leeds Marriott Hotel
"Nonissue with check in and pre information sent before hand too to make it easier Staff very attentive Clean and comfortable room Breakfast was 5 star self service you can also ask for an omelette or different style eggs We also dined at the restaurant Ginos on the evening"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Harrogate by IHG
"The room was clean. But quite small for a premium room. No sofa and breakfast was quite basic. Would expect better for crown plaza"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
The Yorkshire
"Absolutely loved our stay. Check-in was simple, staff were helpful and the hotel has clearly been renovated recently to a high standard. Breakfast was up there with the best I've ever had in a hotel. Also cracking view over the town and beyond from the Skybar in which the breakfast was served. We ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Far Headingley
West Park
While West Park isn't home to many top sights, Headingley Stadium and Hyde Park Picture House are some notable places to visit nearby.
Headingley
When in Headingley, you can plan a visit to Headingley Stadium and Hyde Park Picture House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Kirkstall
While there might not be top attractions in Kirkstall, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Headingley Stadium and Hyde Park Picture House.
Hawksworth
When in Hawksworth, you can plan a visit to Headingley Stadium and Millennium Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Burley
Burley might not have many top sights, but Headingley Stadium and Hyde Park Picture House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
