HMP Manchester

Last Updated: August 25, 2026

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HMP Manchester is part of the HM Prison Service High Security Estate and is based in Manchester, North West England. POPS delivers the Family Support Services at HMP Manchester providing a warm welcome and advice and support for all visitors on a range of issues including travel, debt and housing. We also provide one-to-one support around the visiting process and prison procedures. Visitors are able to join the family forum group where they can bring up any issues or contribute ideas to make the visitor experience more relaxed and friendly.

Useful Information

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Recent Updates

Worried about someone in prison?

Call 0161 817 5600 if you think a prisoner is at immediate risk of harm. Ask for the Orderly Officer and explain that your concern is an emergency. If you have concerns about a prisoner’s safety or wellbeing which are serious but not life-threatening please call 0161 817 5958 or complete a Safer Custody Contact Form on The Prisoners’ Families Helpline website.

Safer Custody Contact Form

Contact Information

Ella Fletcher
POPS' Family Engagement Worker:
ellaf@partnersofprisoners.co.uk
Visitor Centre Contact:
0161 817 5630
Booking Line:
0161 817 5655 / 0161 817 5656
Prison Switchboard:
0161 817 5600
Safer Custody:
0161 817 5958

Visitor Centre Opening Times

Monday – Thursday: 9am – 5pm
Friday: 9am – 12pm (Legal visits only)
Saturday: 8:30am – 5pm
Sunday: 1pm – 5pm

Prison Visit Times

  • Monday: 14:15 – 15:55
  • Tuesday: 14:15 – 15:55
  • Wednesday: 14:15 – 15:55
  • Thursday: 14:15 – 15:55 (Accessible visits)
  • Friday: No visits at the current time.
  • Saturday: 09:30 – 11:10, 14:15 – 15:55
  • Sunday: 14:15 – 15:55

Visits are one hour, forty minutes (Except for family days). Arrive no earlier than 30 minutes before the visit. New CAT A visitors must register before booking in at the Visitor Centre. Tea Bar: Cash only and the tea bar closes at 2pm on Monday, Tues, Weds,Thurs (DDA) and 9:30 Saturday morning and 2pm Saturday afternoon and 2pm on Sunday. Family days every other Saturday (2nd and last) which are two hours long. Lockers are £1.

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