Book a Prison Visit to The Mount Prison
The Mount is a men’s prison located in Bovingdon, Hertfordshire. It serves as a crucial part of the UK’s penal system, offering various programs and facilities to its inmates.
How to Book and Plan Your Visit to The Mount
To visit an inmate at The Mount, you must adhere to specific requirements:
- Be listed on the inmate’s visitor list.
- Book your visit at least 3 days in advance.
- Carry the required identification during your visit.
- At least one visitor must be 18 or older.
Visiting times to The Mount Prison
Booking Family and Friends Visits
Visits can be booked online or via telephone at 01442 836 352, with the line open Monday to Friday from 10:30 am to 4 pm. Visiting times are as follows:
- Monday to Thursday: 1:45 pm to 3:30 pm
- Saturday and Sunday: 2 pm to 3:30 pm. Additionally, visits are held on:
- Friday: 2:15 pm to 4:15 pm
- Saturday and Sunday: 9 am to 11 am & 2:15 pm to 4:15 pm.
HMP The Mount Visiting Information
Getting to The Mount
The Mount’s address is:
- HMP The Mount
- Molyneaux Avenue
- Bovingdon
- Hemel Hempstead
- Hertfordshire
- HP3 0NZ.
For navigation, use the SatNav postcode HP3 0RU. The nearest railway station is Hemel Hempstead, approximately 5-10 minutes by taxi. Free car parking and Blue Badge holder spaces are available. Regular bus services are available on Fridays and Saturdays from Hemel Hempstead bus station.
Entry Requirements and Dress Code at The Mount
- All visitors aged 16 or older must prove their identity.
- Visitors will undergo a pat-down search; children are included.
- A strict dress code is enforced: family-friendly attire is required (no vests, low-cut tops, shorts, short dresses, or headwear, except for religious reasons).
- Most items must be left in a locker, and pushchairs can be left in the visitors’ centre.
Visiting Facilities
The Mount offers:
- A family-friendly visitors’ centre managed by HACRO.
- Baby-changing facilities.
- Refreshment facilities and a payphone.
- A children’s play area and refreshments in the visit hall (bring change; no notes over £10).
Contact Information
For general inquiries, call 01442 836 300 (available 24 hours). In case of concerns about a prisoner’s safety or wellbeing, call the safer custody hotline at 01442 836 351.
Reminder
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