How do I book a visit at HMP Durham?

Visits are booked by the prisoner using the kiosks on each wing. The booking team will then contact the chosen visitor to confirm the visit date/time. This could be by either email, text or phone call. If you have any questions please contact the visitors centre on 0191 332 3484 or 332 3676.

Can I send clothes to a prisoner UK?

Send has a strict dress code policy, which means visitors should wear smart clothes (no revealing clothing, no vests, no low-cut tops, no shorts, no short dresses, no offensive slogans and no headwear, other than that worn for religious reasons). There will be no refreshments available during your visit.

Do prisoners know who is visiting them?

The inmate needs to know the visitors full name, address, phone number and sometimes more information. If you think your inmate may not know all this information, you should mail them a letter, or be sure to tell them the next time they call.

How much can prisoners spend a week UK?

£25.50
The maximum a convicted prisoner is able to spend per week is £25.50 although most prisoners are limited to £15.50 (the limits are higher for remand prisoners) — these amounts have not changed since 2008.

How do I get to HMP Durham?

The charity who run the visitors centre have produced a useful guide to visiting HMP Durham Click here The prison is a short walk from the centre of Durham. From the bus station click here is is a 15-20 walk to the prison.

How do I contact HM Prison and Probation Service Durham?

HM Prison and Probation Service publishes action plans for Durham in response to independent inspections. If you have concerns about the safety or wellbeing of a man in Durham, call the safer custody hotline. For less urgent queries, email [email protected].

How do I send an email to a prisoner in Durham?

You can send emails to someone in Durham using the Email a Prisoner service. You might also be able to attach photos and receive replies from the prisoner, depending on the rules at Durham. You can write at any time. Include the person’s name and prisoner number on the envelope.

How do I get to the Royal County Hotel in Durham?

If driving from A1m follow A690 into Durham City Centre. At the roundabout take the City Centre road and turn left at the next roundabout. At the traffic lights turn left into Old Elvet, the Royal County Hotel will be on the left hand side.