Leek
in Staffordshire of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
53.104 and -2.022 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 53° 6' 15" and W -2° 1' 19"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:02 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:38 am and 8:32 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-04-28 08:22:10

Discover Leek

Leek in Staffordshire (England) with it's 19,903 citizens is a place in United Kingdom about 136 mi (or 219 km) north-west of London, the country's capital city.

Current time in Leek is now 10:02 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 8 airports near Leek, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Manchester Woodford Airport in a distance of 17 mi (or 27 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal in a distance of 38 mi (or 61 km), West. Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. We encountered 1 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Stoke-on-Trent, Eaton, Bollington, Pott Shrigley and Prestbury. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 3°C / 38 °F

Morning Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Evening Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Night Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Chance of rainfall 24%
Air Humidity 99%
Air Pressure 1003 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (8 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Rain and snow

Monday, 29th of April 2024

11°C (52 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, broken clouds.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

14°C (56 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

14°C (57 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Leek Town Centre

Address
0,1 mi
ASHBOURNE ROAD
ST13 5AS LEEK
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

LEEK STAFFORDSHIRE 1977 PIED POUDRE CELEBRATIONS

Published: September 18, 2012
Length: 35:57 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: marc Gallimore

Colour footage taken in 1977 of the Pied Poudre Celebrations in Leek, Staffordshire to mark the Queens Diamond Jubilee in Derby Street.


Leek Staffordshire - St. Edward's Church 2

Published: September 13, 2008
Length: 23:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: jimmimacc

A short video clip filmed outside St. Edward's Church in Leek, Staffordshire, England. (Sorry, no bells.)


Leek - St. Edward's Church 1

Published: September 13, 2008
Length: 53:07 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: jimmimacc

A short video clip filmed outside St. Edward's Church in Leek, Staffordshire, England. (Sorry, no bells.)


round Britain cycle race, leek

Published: September 16, 2009
Length: 47:32 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Paul Rudge

video uploaded from my mobile phone.


Anzio Camp Delta 3 Part 1 Day 1

Published: March 16, 2015
Length: 17:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: FLeZAirsoft

Welcome to Part 1 From ANZIO CAMP Team RAID took a trip down and had a good day. We must control D3 At all costs and we defend from waves of reds breaching the building FOLLOW Twitter- ...


FLANK DUB DEPARTMENT - Trelawny Woman

Published: September 13, 2013
Length: 28:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MACIEJ FLANK

FLANK DUB DEPARTMENT LIVE IN W2013 FESTIVAL LEEK UK.


ANTHEMIA 80's Sound and Light Check

Published: May 23, 2014
Length: 50:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Nick Sheldon

ANTHEMIA 80's Sound and Light Check for May 23rd in the Central Club. ChrissyB, Nick Sheldon & Deborah Allen all over it like a cheap suit. Leek loves the 80's \ /


Kamara with Maitre Samsou. Djembe master.

Published: April 04, 2010
Length: 52:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: David Woolley

Kamara, West African Drumming Troupe with the amazing Maitre Samsou..aka Almami Camara, one of the few remaining members of Les Ballets Africains, performing Bahrakulanja on 13th March ...


Acid puppets

Published: May 11, 2008
Length: 43:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: corinaaaaaaaaaa

Acid puppets at the band stand in leek.


Anzio Training Camp + Pantheon Halo =

Published: August 26, 2010
Length: 31:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Andy H

Me playing my Halo in parts of the old kitchen at the Anzio Training Camp, Leek...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Staffordshire Moorlands

Staffordshire Moorlands is a local government district in Staffordshire, England. Its council, Staffordshire Moorlands District Council, is based in Leek and is located between the city of Stoke-on-Trent and the Peak District National Park. The 2001 census recorded the population as 94,489. Principal industries are agriculture, fashion and tourism. The area's three towns are Leek, Cheadle and Biddulph.

Located at 53.1066, -2.02668 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Local government in Staffordshire, Staffordshire Moorlands, Non-metropolitan districts of Staffordshire, Local government districts of the West Midlands (region)

Brindley Water Mill

The Brindley Water Mill is a water mill situated in the town of Leek in the English county of Staffordshire. The current mill was used for grinding corn and was built by James Brindley, the famous canal builder, in 1752, although previous mills existed on the site several centuries earlier. The mill has been restored and is now maintained and operated by the Brindley Mill Preservation Trust. It houses a small museum dedicated to Brindley's life and achievements.

Located at 53.1097, -2.03528 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Biographical museums in Staffordshire, Buildings and structures in Staffordshire, Mill museums in England, Museums in Staffordshire, Staffordshire Moorlands, Visitor attractions in Staffordshire, Watermills in England

Dieulacres Abbey

Dieulacres Abbey was a Cistercian monastery established by Ranulf, Earl of Chester at Poulton in Cheshire. It moved to the present site in Staffordshire in 1214, possibly in part as a result from raids at the former site by the Welsh.

Located at 53.1179, -2.02672 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Monasteries in Cheshire, Cistercian monasteries in England, 1538 disestablishments in England

Highfield, Leek

Highfield is a cricket ground in Leek, England, the home of Leek and Moorlands CC. Derbyshire have used Highfield for Sunday League matches in 1986, 1989, 1992 and 2010. A Second XI fixture was also staged in 2010. Also, Minor Counties used the ground for two Benson & Hedges Cup matches in 1995. However, Staffordshire have been the ground’s biggest users, playing 1 C&G Trophy, 23 Minor Counties Championship and 4 Minor Counties Trophy matches on the ground.

Located at 53.1141, -2.04292 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cricket grounds in Staffordshire

Harrison Park

Harrison Park is a stadium in Leek, Staffordshire. It is home to Leek Town F.C. currently of the Northern Premier League, and Leek C.S.O.B.. Capacity is 3,600.

Located at 53.1097, -2.03974 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in England

Leek railway station

Leek railway station was a railway station that served the town of Leek, Staffordshire. It was opened by the North Staffordshire Railway in 1849.

Located at 53.1003, -2.0329 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Staffordshire, Railway stations closed in 1965, Railway stations opened in 1849, Former North Staffordshire Railway stations, Beeching closures in England

Leek College

Leek College is a further education college located in Leek, Staffordshire, England. The college offers a range of courses to students from Leek and the surrounding area. These courses include A Levels, BTECs, and Access courses. In addition, Leek College offers some higher education courses in conjunction with Staffordshire University.

Located at 53.1076, -2.0225 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Further education colleges in Staffordshire

Nicholson War Memorial

The Nicholson War Memorial in Leek, Staffordshire, England is a 1925 war memorial. It was commissioned by local manufacturer Sir Arthur Nicholson and his wife Lady Marianne, ne Falkner, in memory of their son Lieutenant Basil Lee Nicholson, who was killed in action at Ypres, Belgium, in 1915, at the age of 24; and in memory of all the other local men who died fighting in World War I.

Located at 53.1056, -2.02076 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
World War I memorials in the United Kingdom, Monuments and memorials in Staffordshire, 1925 establishments in England, Grade II* listed buildings in Staffordshire

capture of the webcam Leek: Town Ex-Roundabout

Leek: Town Ex-Roundabout, Leek (source)

capture of the webcam Leek: Monument

Leek: Monument, Leek (source)

capture of the webcam Leek: Marketplace

Leek: Marketplace, Leek (source)

capture of the webcam Cheddleton: Churnet Valley Railway

Cheddleton: Churnet Valley Railway, Cheddleton (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Leek, Лийк, لیک، استافوردشر, Leek i Staffordshire, Лик