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BOOKING INFORMATION
Bookings will be taken on the direct telephone
booking line , which is staffed Mon-Fri 9am - 12pm - +44 (0)1430 428013
& Sat-Sun 9am - 12pm - +44 (0)1430 428013
(excluding Bank Holidays)
Booking social visits
When booking, intending visitors will be
required to provide the names of the person(s) visiting, and confirm
that these are the names on the Visiting order (VO) sent out by the
prisoner. A limit of three adults (with accompanying children) will
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When
booking, intending visitors will be required to provide the names
of the person(s) visiting
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Visitors in possession of a valid Visiting Order (VO) may book a subsequent
visit at the Visitor's Centre following their visit.
Only one booking will be taken at any one time. Visiting places will
be allocated on a 'first come, first served' basis, and that, other
than in an emergency, social visits must be booked at least 48 hours
in advance.
Visits are open Tuesday to Saturday between 1315-1715 hours and 1830-2030
hours. Entry is not allowed in the final 60 minutes of a visits session.
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Visitors are required to book their visit, and can do so:
- up to a maximum of 28 days in advance, and preferably
at least 24 hours in advance
- space permitting, on the day of the visit. Visitors
arriving without a booking will be allocated the next available
booking slot for the day (which may mean a considerable delay)
Booking official visits
Visits are open five afternoon and evening
sessions per week. Official visitors will normally be required to
book their visit at least 24 hours in advance.
There are 3 official visits booths available
in the visits hall. These are to facilitate private interviews between
a prisoner and an official visitor e.g. lawyer, police, external probation
officer etc.
All official visits must be booked in the Official Visits Register
for the appropriate day. All relevant details must be taken, to include
the company/organization, contact name, telephone number and extension,
and the name(s) and number of prisoner(s). If there is any doubt over
the authenticity of the visit, the visitor details must be confirmed
by reference back to the company concerned.
Offical visits can be booked Monday to Friday, between
0900 hours and 1700. Visits can take place between 9.00 hours and
12.00 hours Monday to Friday and between 13.00 and 17.00 Wednesday to Friday.
There is no maximum time limit for official visits.
Visitor identification
All visitors to closed prison over the age of 18,
whether visiting for social or official purposes will be required
to prove their identity at Reception. A list of acceptable forms of
identification can be found on the What visitors should expect section.
No visitor will be refused entry without reference to the Senior Manager
on duty. The Director has the discretion to accept any form of identification
that clearly identifies the visitor in a satisfactory way. |
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