Entering Manchester PrisonĪll visitors, aged 16 or older must prove their identity before entering the prison. There is no parking at the prison but there are several public car parks in the city centre. To plan your journey by public transport: Several local buses pass close to the prison. Manchester Piccadilly is 10 minutes from Manchester Victoria by tram or taxi. The closest railway station is Manchester Victoria, which is about a 5-minute walk from the prison. Visiting times are Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 10:30am and 10:30am to 11:30am. Legal visits must be booked by telephone.
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How to book legal and professional visits You may not be admitted if you arrive late. You should aim to arrive 45 minutes before the start of your visit.
There are different visiting times for prisoners restricted to closed visits (where they are kept separate from the visitors). Monday to Thirsday 8am to 4pm, and Friday 8am to 12pmĪll other visits must be booked by the prisoner, who will need to inform you of the details. These visits can take place during a prisoner’s first few weeks in Manchester Prison at the times shown below. You can book a reception visit by calling the prison. 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: You can check this with Manchester Prison.Ĭontact Manchester Prison if you have any questions about visiting. There may be a limit to the number of visits a person can have.
Visitors aged 12 and over need to take a lateral flow device test (LFD) before coming for their visit. Manchester prison is now offering visits for family, friends and significant others.