Lady Wood Travel Guide
Leeds
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.
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.
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
MANCHESTER: Yorkshire Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour
York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate
York Jorvik Viking History Walking Tour Adventure
York Forbidden Chronicles - Tales for the dark souls.
Top hotels in Lady Wood
Malmaison York
"Star deducted for lack of parking. Although claiming to have parking, there are only a very small number of spaces available and they have to be pre booked. This should be clear when booking but it wasn’t. Hotel itself was lovely, clean stylish and well equipped rooms. Breakfast was lovely, hot food ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
The Queens Hotel
"Perfectly placed close to the train station and in the centre of town, the hotel was immaculate. Well furnished and clean. The staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was also of a very high standard. Would definitely stay again and recommend to anyone thinking of staying here."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Radisson Hotel York
"We loved our 2 night stay here. The location was great, room was very clean and had everything we needed. Aircon was a godsend. Breakfast was also great quality and the staff were all extremely helpful and kind. We said we would definitely return"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
The Milner York
"Absolutely terrible experience. We paid nearly $700 for 2 nights and this hotel was nowhere near worth the price. The lift/elevator wasn’t working, which made getting luggage up and down extremely frustrating. The AC in the room barely worked, leaving the room hot and uncomfortable the entire stay. ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
"Perfect place to stay if you want to be walking distance of main tourist must visit places. The included breakfast is excellent. I will stay there again if I come back, which I probably do."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott York
"The staff were excellent and should be commended. The room was very good but not too keen in waiting for 3 days to have the room cleaned considering the amount we were charged for the room. Not really what is expected when the economy hotels do this everyday unless asked otherwise. The gym and pool ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lady Wood
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.
Lovell Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lovell Park and surrounding area, you can visit First Direct Arena and Leeds Grand Theatre.
Leylands
If you're spending some time in Leylands, West Yorkshire Playhouse and Victoria Quarter are top sights worth seeing.
Halton
Though Halton may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Temple Newsam House and Crossgates Shopping Centre.
Arena Quarter
While visiting Arena Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like Leeds Grand Theatre and O2 Academy Leeds.