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Address:  Freckleton Road, Kirkham,  Preston PR4 2RN

Switchboard: 01772 675 400 Managed by: HMPPS Region:  North West Category:  Male Cat. D Link to: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/kirkham-prison

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Kirkham is a category ‘D’ training prison

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At Kirkham we understand the distress and disruption a prison sentence can have on a family unit and know the importance and difference maintaining family ties can have during this difficult period in your lives. Through POPS’ Visitor Centre families can access advice and support for all visitors on a range of issues. We also offer one to one support at times to suit families, please ask for more information.

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The prison is run by HMPS as part of the North West Region and has a capacity of 630. The #1 governor is Dan Cooper.

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Booking a prison visit should be simple and straightforward. Until now that was far from the case. Booking a visit required both prisoner and visitor to jump through hoops: paper forms and drawn-out phone calls. And if the visit date turned out to be impossible, they had to start all over again.

Now you can book a visit online . It takes about 5 minutes. Before, picking an available date was pot luck. Now there's a date-picker that lets you select 3 possible slots instead of 1. It’s a straight-forward service with user-needs at its heart but, if you get stuck, you can call the prison's visits booking line and someone will help you with the booking.

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By making it easier to book visits, prisoners will see more of their friends and family. Evidence suggests this will help their rehabilitation. Transformation isn't just about websites.

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Comment by Pauline posted on 23 August 2015

How do you find out the prisoners number??? so you can go ahead with online booking of a visit?

Comment by Carrie Barclay posted on 24 August 2015

You can find a prisoner using this service: https://www.gov.uk/find-prisoner However it will be the prisoner's responsibility to get in touch with you to let you know their prison number etc.

Comment by linda posted on 15 August 2015

This service does not appear to work this is day 2 trying to use it

Comment by Olivia posted on 30 July 2015

Hi, If a visit is booked and someone cant make it, is it possible to change the name of one of the people to someone else?

Comment by Louise Duffy posted on 30 July 2015

It's best to contact the prison directly if this happens. You can find contact details here: http://www.justice.gov.uk/contacts/prison-finder

Thanks, Louise

Comment by Paige posted on 28 July 2015

Hi my partner was sent to nottingham today, I was on his previous list 4 months ago for a visit. Will that still be on the system all will it have to he put through again if so how long does it take to be approved for a visit? Thanks Paige.

Comment by Louise Duffy posted on 29 July 2015

You might want to get in touch with the prison first before booking a visit. You can find the contact details of the prison here: http://www.justice.gov.uk/contacts/prison-finder

Comment by Debs posted on 27 July 2015

Hello Is there a list of prisons where online booking can't be used?

Comment by Louise Duffy posted on 28 July 2015

According to the information on this page: https://www.gov.uk/prison-visits , you can arrange a visit to any prison in England and Wales through this service. If you're visiting someone in Northern Ireland or Scotland you'll need to contact the prison directly.

This link also lists the type of visits that are not covered by the online service: https://www.gov.uk/prison-visits so you need to get in touch with the prison directly.

Hope that's helpful.

Comment by c.steer posted on 26 July 2015

So how do I find the booking form to fill in I am new to computers

Comment by Louise Duffy posted on 27 July 2015

Here's the link to the booking form: https://www.gov.uk/prison-visits

You'll need this information to complete the form:

prisoner number prisoner’s date of birth dates of birth for all visitors coming with you make sure the person you’re visiting has added you to their visitor list

Hope that's useful.

Comment by Shawnaa posted on 09 May 2015

i have a visit booked which i did online but i do not have a visiting order woll the prison let me in?

Comment by Carrie Barclay posted on 11 May 2015

Your identity will be checked on arrival to make sure you’re on the visitor list.

Comment by jessicca posted on 27 January 2015

What happens after you book the visit and its confirmed by email do you need the visiting order ?

Comment by Carrie Barclay posted on 29 January 2015

The Visiting Order (VO) number is generated by the booking system, it is included in your confirmation email and you will need this to change or cancel a booking.

However, if you're visiting a prison the guidance is that you only need your ID, not the VO number. If when you visit the prison you are asked for the VO number you should report this via the Contact Us link on the Prison Visits Booking form.

I hope that helps.

Comment by Ilysa Mcnally posted on 18 November 2014

How late in advance can I book e.g. book a visit today (Tuesday) for the Sunday coming???

Comment by Carrie Barclay posted on 19 November 2014

Hi Ilysa. Thanks for your question. A visit needs to be booked 3 working days in advance. So in this case, the visit request would have to be no later than Tuesday to allow for a visit on Sunday.

Comment by carole posted on 23 October 2014

How far in advance can you book visits

Comment by Carrie Barclay posted on 23 October 2014

Hi Carole. You can book up to 28 days in advance. Thanks for your question.

Comment by kimberly posted on 16 August 2015

does anyone know how to cancel a visit online?

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Tel: 01772 675 400  –  Freckleton Road, Preston, Lancashire PR4 2RN

HMP Kirkham is a category D open training prison , which is situated close to Preston, Lancashire. It has a capacity of 630 and accepts all offenders who can be trusted in open conditions, apart from sex offenders. The prison was built on the site of a former RAF training centre and most of the buildings date from that period, with the exception of the prisoner accommodation. If you’d like to find out how to get to HMP Kirkham, please refer to the map on this page.

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Operational capacity: 630

Freckleton Road, Preston, Lancashire PR4 2RN

Prison Phone have been saving inmates at HMP Kirkham money on their calls from the prison to any UK mobile phone since 2013.

We do this by allocating a dedicated and secure local number to your mobile phone, this means when the inmate at Kirkham prison calls the new local number we have provided they will be charged at just the local landline rate (around 10p per minute) rather than the standard mobile rate (which is around 40p per minute).

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HMP Kirkham is a category D prison in Kirkham, Lancashire. Opened in 1962, the prison has capacity for 657 men.

There are 24 small residential units, providing living accommodation, 13 were 20- and 22-person units and two were 40-bed units with integral sanitation. There is also a 77-bed admissions unit, which had been developed as a reception and first night centre.

Before its opening in 1962, the site was used as an RAF technical training center. The Home Office took over the site in the early 1960s to convert it to hold male prisoners. Additional accommodation units were added in the 1990s, but some parts of the prison date back to the 1940s.

George Reynolds, former owner of Darlington FC, spent part of a three year sentence for tax evasion here after £500,000 cash was found in the boot of his car. After 14 months, in December 2006, he was released on curfew, but was recaptured in April 2007 for breaking the terms of his curfew, and held for two weeks.

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The prison has had more inmates absconding than any other establishment in the UK.

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Garth is a men’s high security prison near Leyland, Lancashire.

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Book and plan your visit to Garth

To visit someone in Garth you must:

  • be on that person’s visitor list
  • book your visit at least 2 days in advance
  • have the required ID with you when you go

Up to 2 adults and 2 children can visit at a time. At least one visitor must be 18 or older.

Contact Garth if you have any questions about visiting.

Help with the cost of your visit

If you get certain benefits or have an NHS health certificate, you might be able to get help with the costs of your visit , including:

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How to book family and friends visits

You can book your visit online or by telephone

Visits booking line: 01772 443503 Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm Find out about call charges

Visiting times:

  • Tuesday to Thursday: 2pm to 4pm
  • Saturday and Sunday: 2pm to 4pm

You should arrive early to allow time to get through security.

How to book legal and professional visits

Legal visits booking line: 01772 443 503 The booking line is open Monday to Thursday, 9am to 12:30pm and 2pm to 4:30pm Find out about call charges

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Getting to Garth

Find Garth on a map

Garth is about 5 miles from Leyland station. Local buses run towards Croston Park but you will need to walk the last 2 miles to Garth. Alternatively, you can take a taxi from the station.

To plan your journey by public transport:

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If coming by car, use the postcode PR26 8LW for sat nav.

There is a visitor’s car park outside the prison, including space for Blue Badge holders.

Entering Garth

All visitors, aged 16 or older must prove their identity before entering the prison. Read the list of acceptable forms of ID when visiting a prison .

All visitors will pass through a metal detector and be given a pat-down search, including children. You may also be sniffed by security dogs.

Garth has a family-friendly dress code policy which means visitors should dress appropriately. You may be turned away if you are wearing items like vests, low-cut tops, high-cut skirts or dresses, shorts, see-through or ripped clothing, flip-flops or headwear other than that worn for religious reasons. Additionally, you cannot wear anything with offensive patterns or slogans, football shirts, cargo or combat trousers, uniforms (except school uniforms), hi-visibility clothing, steel toe-capped footwear or football boots. You will need to remove hats, scarves, sunglasses, gloves, large belt buckles, metal hair clips and excessive jewellery before you go in.

Call the booking line if you have any questions about visiting.

Refreshments will be available to purchase during your visit.

There are strict controls on what you can take into Garth. You will have to leave most of the things you have with you in a locker (you will need a £1 coin for this) in the visitors centre. This includes pushchairs and car seats.

You will be told the rules by an officer at the start of your visit. If you break the rules, your visit could be cancelled and you could be banned from visiting again.

Visiting facilities

There is a visitors centre run by Partners of Prisoners (POPS) .

The centre is open on visiting days from 11:30am to 4:30pm.

Telephone: 01772 622 129 Find out about call charges

The visiting hall is on the ground floor and wheelchair accessible. There is a children’s play area with activities organised by a play worker. Parents and guardians remain responsible for their children at all times.

Family days

HMP Garth run 12 family visits a year. Details on how these visits run can be found by contacting: [email protected] .

Keep in touch with someone at Garth

There are several ways you can keep in touch with a prisoner during their time at Garth.

Secure video calls

To have a secure video call with someone in this prison you need to:

  • Download the Prison Video app
  • Create an account
  • Register all visitors
  • Add the prisoner to your contact list.

How to book a secure video call

You can request a secure video call with someone in this prison via the Prison Video app.

You will receive a notification when your request has been accepted.

Read more about how it works

Phone calls

Prisoners have phones in their cells and are able to make calls every day between 6am and 10pm.

Phones do not accept incoming calls so they will always have to call you. They have to buy phone credits to do this.

They can phone anyone named on their list of friends and family. This list is checked by security when they first arrive so it may take a few days before they are able to call.

You can also exchange voicemails using the Prison Voicemail service .

Officers may listen to phone calls as a way of preventing crime and helping keep people safe.

You can send emails to someone in Garth using the Email a Prisoner service .

You might also be able to attach photos and receive replies, depending on the rules at Garth.

You can write at any time.

Include the person’s name and prisoner number on the envelope.

If you do not know their prisoner number, contact Garth .

All post, apart from legal letters, will be opened and checked by officers.

Send money and gifts

You can use the free and fast online service to send money to someone in prison .

You can no longer send money by bank transfer, cheque, postal order or send cash by post.

If you cannot use the online service, you may be able to apply for an exemption - for example if you:

  • are unable to use a computer, a smart phone or the internet
  • do not have a debit card

This will allow you to send money by post.

Gifts and parcels

Prisoners can apply for permission to receive items from friends and family. The items can then be handed in at the visitors entrance before a visit between 1:05pm and 1:30pm.

There are limits to the number of parcels a prisoner can receive. Only specific items are allowed. Ask at the visitors centre for details.

Items are not normally accepted by post. However, a prisoner who is a foreign national or does not get visits can apply for permission for a family member or friend to send items in.

All parcels will be opened and checked by officers.

Friends and families of prisoners are permitted to send books directly to their loved ones, or can order books from approved retailers, which can source and send the books on to prisoners.

For the full list of approved retailers, you can read the HMPPS Incentives Policy, Annex F .

Life at Garth

Garth is committed to providing a safe and educational environment where prisoners convicted of serious offences can make positive use of long sentences.

Security and safeguarding

Every prisoner at Garth has a right to feel safe. The staff are responsible for their safeguarding and welfare at all times.

For further information about what to do when you are worried or concerned about someone in prison visit the Prisoners’ Families helpline website .

Arrival and first night

When someone first arrives at Garth, they will be able to contact a family member by phone. This could be quite late in the evening, depending on the time they arrive.

They will be seen by a member of the nursing team to talk about immediate health needs, including medication.

They will also get to speak with a member of the First Night team to discuss any concerns and learn about Samaritans phone access, the prison Listeners scheme, use of the emergency cell bell and unit rules.

Each prisoner who arrives at Garth gets an induction that lasts about a week. They will meet professionals who will help them with:

  • health and wellbeing, including mental and sexual health
  • any substance misuse issues, including drugs and alcohol
  • personal development in custody and on release, including skills, education and training
  • other support (sometimes called ‘interventions’), such as managing difficult emotions

They will also meet the chaplaincy team and get a gym induction.

Everyone also finds out about the rules, fire safety, and how things like calls and visits work.

Accommodation

Around 800 prisoners live at Garth. Most get their own cell.

Education and work

Prisoners have access to a broad programme of learning opportunities provided by Novus . These include literacy and numeracy, skills for life, personal and social development and distance learning. Garth is part of the Prisons ICT Academy (PICTA) which helps prepare prisoners for work in information and communications technology (ICT) roles.

Training is available in motor mechanics, light engineering, industrial cleaning and joinery.

Work is available throughout the prison, including the kitchens, PE department, farms and gardens and waste management. Prisoners are also employed by several industrial workshops, including:

  • plastic injection moulding
  • wheelchair and bike repair
  • light fittings and fire alarm assembly
  • industrial cleaning
  • braille book printing
  • construction joinery manufacturing

Most roles include the opportunity to study for qualifications.

Garth runs a peer tutor scheme where prisoners support each other with employment opportunities.

Support for family and friends

Find out about advice and helplines for family and friends .

To contact our head of family provision at HMP Garth: [email protected]

Support at Garth

Partners of Prisoners (POPs) can provide information, guidance and support to families and friends of prisoners.

You can ask for more information in the visitors centre or contact them by email and telephone.

Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01772 622 129 Find out about call charges

Concerns, problems and complaints

In an emergency.

Call 01772 443 300 if you think a prisoner is at immediate risk of harm. Ask for the Orderly Officer and explain that your concern is an emergency.

Problems and complaints

If you have any other problem contact Garth .

Inspection reports

HM Prison and Probation Service publishes action plans for Garth in response to independent inspections.

Contact Garth

Governor: Andy Lund

Telephone: 01772 443 300 Fax: 01772 443 301 Find out about call charges

Follow Garth on Twitter/X

HMP Garth Ulnes Walton Leyland Preston PR26 8NE

Secure video calls update.

Updated Governor

Updated operating times for the social and legal visits booking line.

Updated visiting guidance based on 1 April COVID rule changes

Added link to new safer custody information under Security and safeguarding.

Updated visiting information: Testing for visitors aged 12 and over.

Updated physical contact guidance

New visiting times and booking information added.

Prison has resumed visits for family, friends and significant others. We will update this page with specific visiting information as soon as possible.

Additional guidance about new COVID-19 variant in the Bolton and Blackburn areas.

Updated visit info

Updated visiting information in line with new local restriction tiers.

Updated visiting restrictions

Updated visiting information in line with coronavirus restrictions.

Added confirmation of secure video calls being made available at this prison.

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    Kirkham Prisons an open Category D men's prison. Established during World War II in 1940. Contact details, telephone number and book a prison visit to Kirkham

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    The prison will email you to confirm when you can visit. The prisoner must add you to their visitor list before you can request a visit. This can take up to 2 weeks.

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    The views and opinions expressed in comments are those of the authors and do not reflect the official policy or position Inside Time. Prison information Address: Freckleton Road, Kirkham, Preston PR4 2RN Switchboard: 01772 675 400 Managed by: HMPPS Region: North West Category: Male Cat.

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    HMP Kirkham. If you think the prisoner is at immediate risk please call the switchboard on 01772 675521 and ask for the Orderly Officer and explain that your concern is an emergency. If your concern is urgent but not life-threatening, please call the Safer Custody Helpline - 0800 5280 248 or contact the prison safer custody team using the web ...

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    Visits & Getting there, HMP Kirkham. Visits are held on Friday, Saturday & Sunday at 13:00-15:30. As at Cat D prison many prisoners are eligible for ROTLs. The visits are booked via application by the individual prisoner. The visitor will be required to provide photo ID and proof of address when attending the visit, and as at all prisons they ...

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    Call 0808 808 2003 (9am - 8pm Monday to Friday and 10am - 3pm at the weekend) Email the team on [email protected]. If you are worried about your loved one while they are a resident at this prison, you can contact the Safer Custody team on 0800 5280 248. If it is urgent please contact 01772 675 521 and ask to speak to the Orderly ...

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    Important Contact Information. Visitor Centre: 01772 675 452. Prison Switchboard: 01772 675 400. POPS' Family Lead: [email protected]. Book a visit online.

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    Ask the prison or Visitors' Centre for an application pack of pre-recorded tape or telephone the Assisted Prison Visits Unit on 0845 300 1423 between 10.15am - 11.45am and 2.15pm to 3.45pm Monday to Friday. Textphone users can call 0845 304 0800. You can also fax (24 hour service) 0121 626 3474 or write to: Assisted Prison Visits Unit,

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    Key Contact Details . Name of Prison: HMP Kirkham: Address: Freckleton Road Kirkham Preston Lancs PR4 2RN: Other contact details: Web Site: Email: Main switchboard: 01772 675 400: At Risk hotline: Fax: 01772 675 401: Visits booking number: Booked by the prisoner: Woodworking shop: 01772 675462: Visits centre: 01772 675 456: Visits centre web site:

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    The prison's location was originally the site of RAF Kirkham, which was built by George Wimpey on 220 acres (89 ha) of land bordering the A583 road from Blackpool to Preston. Work commenced in 1939 and the camp opened in 1940 as a training camp for RAF tradesmen. Up to 1945 it trained 72,000 British and allied service men and women.

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    If you'd like to find out how to get to HMP Kirkham, please refer to the map on this page. Tel: 01772 675 400. Operational capacity: 630. Freckleton Road, Preston, Lancashire PR4 2RN. Prison Phone have been saving inmates at HMP Kirkham money on their calls from the prison to any UK mobile phone since 2013.

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    This unannounced inspection was carried out from 4-8 November 2013. 4. HMP Kirkham is a category D open prison holding adult male convicted prisoners. 5. Please contact Jane Parsons at HMI Prisons press office on 020 3681 2775 or 07880 787452 if you would like more information or to request an interview.

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