Practical Information in Leeds
Take your glamorous clothes for a night out, a pair of welly boots for a trip to the Yorkshire Dales and leave space in your suitcase for some choice purchases.
GMT
GMT precisely (+1 in British Summer Time)
Money
Pound sterling (£) is the currency.
Visas
Each country has its own regulations and restrictions for its visitors. Find specific visa information for your destination.
Health
Travelling to (sub) tropical destinations means taking care of your health. Read more about health issues for the area you're visiting.
Electricity
240V AC, 50 Hz, three-pin plugs are standard.
Dialling Code
+44 (national), (0)113 + seven-figure number (Leeds).
Leeds Tourist Info
Travel Insurance
Read more and open a travel insurance policy straightaway.
Fit In
While the inimitable Yorkshire flat cap might still be seen in rural areas, Leeds has long since moved on. Asymmetrical haircuts and expensive designer-wear are much more common sights in the city centre these days.
Public Holidays 2011-2012
- Good Friday 22 Apr
- Easter Monday 25 Apr
- Royal Wedding Bank Holiday 29 Apr
- Early May Bank Holiday 2 May
- Spring Bank Holiday 30 May
- Summer Bank Holiday 29 August
- Boxing Day 26 Dec
- Christmas Day Holiday 27 Dec (substitute day as Christmas falls on a Sunday)
- New Year's Day 2 Jan (substitute day as New Year falls on a Sunday)




