Visits are held Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat & Sun 14:00-16:00
Book social/domestic visits on 01924 803219, the line is open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 09.30 to 12.30 and 13.30 to 14.30. You can also book your visits by email direct to the visits booking inbox, the e mail address for this is [email protected] .or you can book online.
To book online, visit: www.gov.uk/prison-visits
All you need is the name and date of birth of the person you are visiting and their prisoner number. You can choose up to 3 possible dates and times. Prison booking staff will check what’s available and confirm your visit by email. If you’ve made an online visit booking request and haven’t received a confirmation email within 1-3 working days, please email [email protected]. or call 01924 803219, lines open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 09.30 to 12.30 and 13.30 to 14.30.
Transport to the Prison
If you want to plan your journey on public transport visit the Yorkshire Travel produced web site, (click here). It is an excellent way to plan your visits.
The prison is in a rural location, around 21 miles from Huddersfield and 17 miles from Wakefield which are the nearest stations. Take bus number 231/232 from Wakefield Bus Station, or number 231/232 from Huddersfield and ask for the prison and complete the journey by foot, about 1 mile.
By car from the North M1 south exit at junction 39, take A636 Denby Dale, turn Right at first roundabout (about 4 miles) and the Prison is sign posted on the right by a water tower after about 1.5 miles.
From the South M1 north exit at junction 38, take A637 Huddersfield, after about 4 miles the prison is sign posted on the right by a water tower.
From Huddersfield take the A642 Wakefield, turn Right at Grange Moor roundabout sign posted Barnsley & M1. After passing through Flockton village the prison is sign posted on the Left by a Water tower.
The visitor’s car park is located at the bottom of the hill on the right.