Manston
Leeds
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
Leeds: Daily Guided City Center Walking Tour (10:30am)
York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate
Leeds Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK
York's Famous Ghosts Smartphone App walking tour
Top hotels in Manston
The Queens Hotel
Seamless transition from the train without leaving the station. Easy check-in and door key experience using the Aero Guest app. Clean room, and a nice setting.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
The Milner York
The staff were very friendly and extremely helpful, especially the ladies on reception and the housekeeping staff. The room was excellent, very clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Stayed over the weekend. Very clean everywhere. Staff very polite. Breakfast was very good will definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Leeds Marriott Hotel
The hotel is lovely. The receptionist Claudia looked on her screen when we arrived to early to ask if there was somewhere we could put our bags looked on her screen and said the room allocated to us was ready and allowed us to have our room key to leave our bags in. The other members of staff were ...
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Moxy York
Room was small but had everything you need, nice and clean, friendly staff. Shower could have done with a bit more water pressure, but did the job and was spotless
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Malmaison York
Staff were awesome. Lovely and welcoming. Room was great with super comfy bed, lovely bathroom and nespresso and biscuits.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Manston
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.
Steander
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Steander and surrounding area, you can visit West Yorkshire Playhouse and Royal Armouries.
Leylands
If you're spending some time in Leylands, West Yorkshire Playhouse and Victoria Quarter are top sights worth seeing.
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.
