Ford Prison: Visiting Hours, Contact Information, and Booking Details

Visits at Ford Prison are scheduled on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between 14:00 and 16:00. To arrange a visit, you must book online through the GOV.UK website or contact the prison directly via email. You will need the name, date of birth, and prisoner number of the person you wish to visit.

For booking assistance, you can email the visits booking team at socialvisits.ford@justice.gov.uk or call the main switchboard at 01903 663000 between 2pm and 4pm, Monday to Friday​​​

Visiting Regulations

Visitors to Ford Prison must adhere to a strict dress code that prohibits vests, low-cut tops, shorts, and short dresses. All visitors aged 16 and older must bring valid identification and will be subject to a pat-down search. Security dogs may also be present​​.

Family Visits and Facilities

Ford Prison also organises family visits every 6-8 weeks, arranged through the Chaplaincy. The visitor centre at the prison provides refreshments, and there are strict controls on what you can bring into the prison. Items such as pushchairs and car seats must be left with security or in a locker​​​​.

Educational and Work Opportunities

As an open prison, Ford focuses on resettlement, offering various educational and vocational training programs. Prisoners can work in areas such as carpentry, engineering, and call centres, and have access to courses that lead to academic and vocational qualifications​​.