HMP Leeds
HMP Leeds is a Category B local prison for men in Leeds. Also known as Armley.
Christmas: visitor list by Mon 30 Nov2 Gloucester Terrace, Stanningley Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 2TJ
0113 203 2600How long things take at Leeds
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“What jails do hmp Leeds ship out to”
Phone list / PIN · 3–4 weeks
First visit · 5 weeks
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prisoncheckMonday 30 November: Get on their visitor list
in 31 daysIt can take up to 2 weeks, then book.
Monday 21 December: Last day to send money
Thursday 24 December: Release if due out 25–28 Dec
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To spend in the visits hall: food, drinks and anything to take back.
- You can take £60 in cash to Armley.
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GOV.UK · Last checked: 1 July 2026Questions families ask about Leeds
Someone has just gone to Leeds. What happens first?
Reception often allows a short first-night call. After that, they add your number to their PIN phone list, and you go on their visitor list before you can book a visit.
Someone has just gone to prisonHow long does the PIN take at Leeds?
Families at Leeds say about 10 days, from 5 reports. The latest was 9 days ago.
The PIN wait at LeedsHow long until the first call from Leeds?
There is no firm figure for Leeds yet. Families at similar prisons in Yorkshire say about 1 day. 3 families at Leeds said 1–2 weeks.
The first call from LeedsHow long until the first visit at Leeds?
There is no firm figure for Leeds yet. Families at similar prisons in Yorkshire say about 10 days. 4 families at Leeds said 1–5 weeks.
The first visit at LeedsWhen can I visit Leeds?
Visiting is on Mon–Wed and Sat–Sun, times vary by day. They add you to their visitor list first, which can take up to 2 weeks. Then book on 0113 203 2570. Bring photo ID that has not expired.
Visiting times at LeedsHow much do calls from Leeds cost?
They pay 5.5p a minute to call a mobile and 2.48p to a landline on weekdays. Calls come out of their phone credit, not yours.
Call costs at LeedsHow do I send money to someone in Leeds?
Online with GOV.UK’s Send money to someone in prison. It is free and the only way. You need their name, date of birth and prisoner number.
Money at LeedsWhat time are people released from Leeds?
Families usually collect in the morning. No gate time reported here yet. Only the prison can confirm the date.
When do they get out?