Swarcliffe Travel Guide
Leeds
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.
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.
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 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 Swarcliffe
Malmaison York
Amazing hotel, very modern and spacious rooms!
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
The Milner York
Stunning communal spaces, stairs and bar. That staff are very courteous and helpful. You can even rent an umbrella. There is parking and it’s at the reduced rate of £22 if you pay at reception (£40 outside) Our room was a superior king but faced the station. BE AWARE that rear facing rooms get to ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
The Queens Hotel
The staff are so friendly and helpful. The breakfast buffet is wonderful.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Great Victoria Hotel
The breakfast cost me £12, the coffee barely tasted like coffee, the 'fresh' orange juice was diluting juice, diluted to the point that you could barely taste the orange cordial, the toast machine was turned off, while staff stood about at 7:30am chatting I had to locate the plug and switch it on, ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Clayton Hotel Leeds
Lovely clean room, very spacious. Used the self check in system which worked so well, no complaints overall.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott York
Comfortable sized room, sturdy and luxurious bed with two mattress toppers for cloud like sleep. Mini fridge to store my own drinks. Tv connected to my phone for netflix and other channels avaible. Nice views over the race course. Peaceful and quiet. Swimming pool was nice temperature, small but ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
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.
Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill might not have many top sights, but Royal Armouries and West Yorkshire Playhouse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Leylands
If you're spending some time in Leylands, West Yorkshire Playhouse and Victoria Quarter are top sights worth seeing.
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.
