HMP WANDSWORTH
WANDSWORTH PRISON
Wandsworth prison is a CAT B Prison based in Wandsworth, London.
Wandsworth originally opened its doors in 1851 and is a victorian prison. It is highly reported to be over populated, not fit for purpose and holds upto 1562 prisoners.
Firstly, Wandsworth prison is a CAT B Prison but has a category C section called Trinity. This makes up 3 wings G,H and K which hold current Cat C graded prisoners or Cat D prisoner who are waiting a transfer to open conditions.
Wandsworth Prison Information
What is wandsworth prison like?
Firstly, Wandsworth Prison is very overpopulated, the prison is in poor condition and cells which were originally made for one, currently housing 2 inmates.
Secondly, due to gang mentality and the prison being in the London area causes a lot of issues with Rival Gangs clashing inside prison.
Thirdly, The prison is rife with contraband either smuggled in by prisoners or officers who are looking to make money from highly inflated prices for items such as phones, food, electronic equipment, drugs and tobacco.
As as example, a small Zanco mobile phone which is the size of a thumb usually costs around £50 outside prison. These trade hands for around £300-500 inside prison due to the savings of prison calls and also the ability to text or call anyone and not just preapproved numbers.
How to book a visit to Wandsworth Prison
To book a visit to Wandsworth Prison you will need to be on the prisoners approved list of visitors. The prisoner will be able to approve this on the relevant visitor request form which he will be able to find on the wing. The address, contact details, ages and names of all visitors will need to be submitted before you can visit.
If the prisoner has just got to prison, you will be allowed an emergency/reception visit without the above, please call the prison to book this visit. 020 8588 4000
Once you have been preapproved as a visit for the prisoner you can then book a prison visit online here: BOOK A WANDSWORTH PRISON VISIT you can also call
Wandsworth prison visit times
The visit times at Wandsworth Prison are
Monday to Friday:
1:30pm to 2:30pm
3:30pm to 4:30pm
What do i need to take to a wandsworth prison visit?
Firstly, As stated above, you must be on the prisoners visit list
Secondly, At least one visitor needs to be over 18
Thirdly, You need to have the required ID to visit. You can read acceptable ID here: What ID to bring to prison visit
Finally, you need to have a booking confirmation, dressed appropriately (no low cut tops, short skirts, sunglasses, watches, Offensive slogans, ripped jeans or scarves.
Take money, The prisoner will be looking forward to being treated to some drinks, coffee, chocolate, crisps, cakes etc from the coffee shop at the visit centre. You need to take COINS only, they will not let you take in cash! Maximum £20 in coins.
Wandsworth Prison Contact Details
HMP Wandsworth
PO Box 757
Heathfield Road
Wandsworth
London
SW18 3HU
You can book a prison visit through www.gov.uk/prison-visits.
There is no parking at Wandsworth Prison. Local roads are also for permit holders. You can find local parking information for wandsworth prison here: Parkopedia
