HMP Liverpool

Last Updated: August 25, 2026

Please visit POPS’ Facebook page for HMP Liverpool for all the latest information and updates.

HMP Liverpool is a category B establishment.

POPS delivers the Visitor Centre Services at HMP Liverpool providing a warm welcome and advice and support for all visitors on a range of issues including travel, debt and housing. We also offer one to one support at times to suit families, please ask for more information. Family Forums are also available for families to get involved in, allowing families the opportunity to express any concerns that they may have.

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Worried about someone in prison?

If you have concerns about an individual in custody at HMP Liverpool please call the Safer Custody concern line on 0800 528 0970 (freephone). This line often goes to an answering machine. This is always monitored so leaving a message logs your concern for prison staff to address.
You may also submit concerns online via the Safer Custody portal on the Prisoners’ Families Helpline website.

Safer Custody Contact Form

Contact Information

Catherine G
POPS' Family Engagement Worker:
catherineg@partnersofprisoners.co.uk
Visitor Centre Contact:
0151 530 4158
Booking Line:
0151 530 4050
Prison Switchboard:
0151 530 4000
Safer Custody:
0800 528 0970

Visitor Centre Opening Times

Monday – Sunday: 08.30 – 17.00

Prison Visit Times

  • Monday: 14.00 – 16.30
  • Tuesday: 14.00 – 16.30
  • Wednesday: 14.00 – 16.30
  • Thursday: 14.00 – 16.30
  • Friday: 14.00 – 16.30
  • Saturday: 09.00 – 16.30 (morning visits commence 19th January 2025)
  • Sunday: 09.00 – 16.30 (morning visits commence 19th January 2025)

Financial Assistance

If you qualify to receive help with your finances such as benefits, you may be able to recoup all or part of the cost of your visiting expenses through the Help With Prison Visits scheme.
Help With Prison Visits