Leyhill prison
Prison information, telephone number, contact details, address, book a visit and parking information
Firstly, Leyhill prison is a HM Prison, Category D based in Tortworth, Gloucestershire. Leyhill is a minimum security prsion in the south west of england.
Secondly, Leyhill Prison was the first lowest security prison in england and first opened its doors in 1946. The Prison can hold 497 men and consists of 3 units, A, B and C. All acommodation at Leyhill is single capacity rooms apart from 10 double rooms between A and B untis
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Booking a Visit at Leyhill Prison?
Visiting Times at Leyhill Prison:
Visits are held at the following times
- Tues: 13:30-15:30
- Thurs: 13:30-15:30
- Sat: 13:30-15:30
- Sun: 13:30-15:30
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How to book a visit at Leyhill Prison?
To book a visit at Leyhill, you will need to instruct the prisoner to book you in for a visit as they manage their own visits. If you would still like to make contact with the prison you can do on Office Telephone: 01545 26400
HOW TO GET TO LEYHILL PRISON – LEYHILL PRISON DIRECTIONS
To get to Leyhill Prison by Car: If you are coming to leyhill prison by car, take the M5, Junction 14 go towards wotton under edge on B4509, right turn to leyhill, the prison will be on your Left. There is visitor parking at leyhill prison
To get to Leyhill Prison by Train:The nearest stations are Bristol Parkway and Bristol Temple Meads
Get to Leyhill Prison Via Bus: The prison does run a free bus service once a month on the last Saturday, call 0117 931 4340 for details.
To Book A Leyhill Prison Visit You Must:
- Be on the prisoners visits list
- Book your visit in advance
- Have the required ID when you visit
- At least one visitor must be over 18
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GET HELP WITH LEYHILL PRISON VISIT COSTS
You can get help covering the costs of visiting someone in prison if you meet the following criteria:
- Income Support
- Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
- Employment and Support Allowance
- Universal Credit
- Tax credits
- Pension Credit
You might be able to get help covering the travel costs, meals and accommodation. CLICK HERE TO GET HELP WITH PRISON VISIT COSTS