Richmond Hill Travel Guide
Leeds
Visit Richmond Hill
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.
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.
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.
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 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
York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate
Top hotels in Richmond Hill
The Queens Hotel
The second visit in just over a year, and I would stay here again. Very friendly reception, typical Yorkshire. Excellent breakfast in the beautiful dining room. Comfortable room with all amenities.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Clayton Hotel Leeds
The location, the services, breakfast and staff excellent, the only downside is the bed/pillow very uncomfortable, and some noise of moving furniture from 6:30am, when informed staff stated will look into it, unsure whether will visit again as can try better places and competitive prices in ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Leeds Marriott Hotel
Great staff. Lovely breakfast in room for £5 tray charge (booked room rate with breakfast included). Central location but what let's it down was the loud music blasting all night outside till way after midnight. We were on the fifth floor and it was so loud I couldn't sleep.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Hyatt House Leeds
Clean modern room with great facilities. Comfortable bed. Excellent location for accessing Leeds city centre. Breakfast provided and service was slightly slow but as expected due to busy hour for buffet breakfast. Food was enjoyable with a choice of full english, cereals, pastries alongside fresh ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Crown Hotel Harrogate
There was no toilet brush in the bathroom, no extractor fan to take away smells and shower steam. There was no side table on one side of the bed, glasses of water, cups of tea, mobile phone and personal items had to placed on the floor beside the bed. Room was clean and tidy
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Harrogate by IHG
Great central location, lots of restaurants and shops and tourist activities on your doorstep, very walkable. Really handy having on-site parking at a reasonable cost. Good choice at breakfast for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians and very fresh. Bar area is lovely and comfortable place to sit, ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Richmond Hill
Steander
While visiting Steander, you might make a stop by sights like Cultural Quarter and Quarry House Leisure Centre.
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.
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.
Leylands
If you're spending some time in Leylands, West Yorkshire Playhouse and Victoria Quarter are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Arena Quarter
While visiting Arena Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like Leeds Grand Theatre and O2 Academy Leeds.