Bedford Prison
Bedford Prison is a Category B prison holding over 500 prisoners based in Bedfordshire. Its run as part of the HMPPS and holds men of 18 years and over.
It was built in 1801 and extended in 1849 and in 1990 a new house block, health care centre and new gate lodge were added.
Prisoners convicted and sentenced in Luton, St Albans, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire normally end up in Bedford Prison.
What is Bedford Prison Like?
Bedford Prison is seen as overcrowded by 166% according to the Howardleague website. The recent inspectors report for Bedford prison states that it has a decline in standards, repeated poor assessments and increasing rate of assaults. Assaults on staff were also higher than other prisons and is the highest in the country. 116 Assaults on staff at Bedford Prison in the last 6 months alone.
Book a visit to Bedford Prison?
To book a visit to Bedford Prison you can either email socialvisits.bedford@justice.gov.uk or call 01234373196 between monday and friday 9am to 12:30pm.
Bedford Prison visit times
- Wednesday and Thursday 2pm to 3:30pm
- Sunday 1:45pm to 2:45pm or 3:15pm to 4:15pm
Bedford Prison Contact Details
Bedford Prison
St Loyes St,
Bedford
MK40 1HG
01234373000
You can book a visit to Bedford Prison by calling 01234373000
There are no visitor car parking spaces available at Bedford Prison. There are car parks in the town centre a short walk away.
socialvisits.bedford@hmps.gsi.gov.uk
