Book a Prison Visit To Sudbury Prison: An Overview

Visiting times at Sudbury Prison are as follows:

• Wednesday: 1:45 pm to 2:45 pm and 3 pm to 4 pm
• Thursday: 1:45 pm to 2:45 pm and 3 pm to 4 pm
• Saturday: 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm and 2:45 pm to 3:45 pm
• Sunday: 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm and 2:45 pm to 3:45 pm

Parking Information and Directions to Sudbury Prison

By Car: Sudbury Prison is easily accessible from the M1 at Derby and the M6 at Newcastle under Lyme. From Birmingham, take the A38 connecting at Lichfield, followed by the A515 to Sudbury. There is a small visitors’ car park with spaces for disabled visitors.

By Train: The nearest main-line railway stations are Tutbury and Uttoxeter, served by Derby, Stoke, and Crewe stations. From these stations, you can take a taxi or use the hourly bus service to the prison.

By Bus: A regular bus service runs from Burton on Trent, Tutbury, and Uttoxeter on the Uttoxeter/Burton on Trent route, available Monday to Saturday with a limited service on Sundays.

What to Take with You to a Visit

When you book a prison visit to Sudbury Prison, you must bring:

• Photographic ID: Valid passport, photographic driving licence, Citizen Card, or Senior Citizens Bus Pass.
• Proof of Address: Dated within the past 3 months.

Visitors are advised to dress appropriately; smart casual attire is recommended. Avoid clothing that is overly revealing or could be deemed offensive. Visitors can bring up to £20 in coins to use in the visiting room’s vending machines.

What to Expect During Your Visit

Upon arrival at Sudbury Prison, visitors will undergo a security check, including a metal detector scan. After verification of your ID and proof of address, you will be escorted to the visiting area. The visiting area includes seating and tables where you can interact with the inmate. The environment is designed to be welcoming and supportive, encouraging positive interactions between inmates and their visitors.