Book a Prison Visit to Lewes Prison
Lewes Prison Visit Information
Overview of Lewes Prison
Book a Prison visit Booking information, Lewes Prison is a men’s facility located in Lewes, East Sussex. This historical prison, operational since 1853, is a Category B local prison, signifying that it holds prisoners who are not considered high escape risks but still require secure conditions.
Visiting times to Lewes Prison
Booking a Visit to Lewes Prison
General Requirements for Visiting
- Visitors must be listed on the inmate’s visitor list.
- Visits should be booked at least 24 hours in advance.
- Visitors over the age of 16 must carry the required ID.
- At least one visitor must be 18 or older at every visit.
How to Book
- Visits can be booked online or by telephone.
- The booking line (01273 785 271) is open daily from 8:30 am to 11:30 am and 2 pm to 4:30 pm.
- Visitors are encouraged to arrive at least 45 minutes before their visit for security processing.
Visiting Times
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday: 2 pm to 3:30 pm.
Directions and Parking at Lewes Prison
- The closest railway station is Lewes, approximately a 5-minute taxi ride or 25-minute walk to the prison.
- Public transport options include National Rail Enquiries and Traveline for local bus times.
- Parking is limited to Blue Badge holders at the prison. Two spaces are available next to the visitor’s centre. Metered parking is available on the roads outside the prison.
HMP Lewes Prison Visiting Requirements
Visitor Regulations and Dress Code
- All visitors, including children, will undergo a pat-down search and may be sniffed by security dogs.
- A dress code policy is in place, requiring family-friendly attire. Visitors should avoid vests, low-cut tops, shorts, short dresses, and headwear (except for religious purposes).
- Visitors can bring up to £15 in coins for purchases at the ‘Snack Shop’ located in the main Visits Hall. Pushchairs and car seats are subject to strict control.
Visiting Facilities
- The visitor’s centre, run by PACT, offers toys, art materials, and a small play area for children. Disabled visitors can request visits on the lower level.
Family Visits
- Family Visits (formerly Family Days) are available in two sessions each day: morning and afternoon, each lasting 3 hours.
- All visitors must be on the prisoner’s approved visitor list. Children are considered adults from their 18th birthday.
- Applications for Family Visits are submitted by prisoners and reviewed by the Family Visits Committee.
- Light refreshments are provided, and activities for children are available.
Contact and Address Information
- Address: HMP/YOI Lewes, 1 Brighton Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1EA.
- Safer Custody Hotline (for reporting bullying or concerns about self-harm or suicide): 01273 785 392. Email: [email protected].
For more detailed information or any specific queries, please refer to the official Lewes Prison – GOV.UK page and Prison Guide – Lewes Prison. It’s important to verify details with official sources for the most accurate and up-to-date information.