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General Information
| Name or Prison | HMP Bedford |
| Address: | St Loyes Street Bedford MK40 1HG |
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| Main switchboard: | 01234 373000 |
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| Fax: | 01234 273568 |
| Visits booking number: | 01234 373196 |
| Visits booking email/web: | www.gov.uk/prison-visits |
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| Type of Prison: | Local Cat B Male |
Bedford accepts adult male prisoners remanded into custody from Luton Crown Court and magistrates’ courts in Bedfordshire. The prison also accepts young adult (18-21) male prisoners and is part of the East of England Region. It is run by HMPS and the #1 governor is Ali Barkerr who has been in post since January 2023. The capacity is 400