Whitkirk Travel Guide
Leeds
Visit Whitkirk
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.
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 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.
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
CHESTER: Yorkshire Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour
Top hotels in Whitkirk
Radisson Hotel York
"Location was quiet and close to everything. Staff were very helpful, breakfast good. Rooms a little tired. No ventilation in bathroom."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
The Milner York
"We had the Accessibility Rooms and it was a sad sight to see. The ADA rooms were in the basement and given the bathroom restraints there was a wet/mildew smell throughout not just our rooms but the whole level since there is not a lot ventilation. It made the room experience terrible. That said the ..."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Malmaison York
"Lovely comfortable hotel in a great location. Handy for station and York centre."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
"Breakfast and bar area along with alcohol selection not great, but clean rooms and not a bad property. Excellent location, though they didn’t tell us about the discount on parking, which is a 10 minute walk away."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
The Queens Hotel
"I have visited Leeds many times but never stayed at the Queens hotel until now and I’m very impressed. A grand hotel with a long history which feels elegant and luxurious. Perfect location for the train station, you can access the hotel from inside. Rooms surprisingly modern and very comfortable. ..."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott York
"We couldn't have chosen a better hotel for our reunion after over 30 years of leaving school. A couple of us decided to celebrate ourselves and our longstanding friendship at York. All the staff of Delta Hotels were professional and very helpful."
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Whitkirk
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.
Leeds Dock
Shopping, restaurants and waterfront views are some highlights of Leeds Dock. Make a stop by Royal Armouries or Cultural Quarter while you're exploring.
Holbeck
Holbeck is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Canal Wharf, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
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.
