HMP Wymott

Last Updated: May 7, 2026

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HMP Wymott is a prison for men near Leyland, Lancashire.

POPS delivers the Family Support Services at HMP Wymott 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.

Useful Information

10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOWVisitor Information Booklet – HMP WymottVisiting Dad (HMP Wymott) – Children’s ResourceDress CodeMy Dad’s in Prison – Children’s BookRising Costs Help SheetPrison Life Videos

Recent Updates

Worried about someone in prison?

If you have concerns about an individual in custody at HMP Wymott, please call the Safer Custody concern line on 0800 496 1481 (freephone). Please leave a message with the prisoner’s name and prison number, your name and contact details and a summary of the concerns you have. Please be aware you may not receive a response.
Alternatively, you can submit a concern via the online Safer Custody portal on the Prisoners’ Families Helpline website (link below).

Safer Custody Contact Form

Contact Information

Liz M
POPS' Family Engagement Worker:
parysw@pops.org.uk
Visitor Centre Contact:
01772 442 109
Booking Line:
01772 442 234 (Monday to Friday 9:00am – 3:00pm) You can book also online at www.gov.uk/prison-visits.
Prison Switchboard:
01772 442 000
Safer Custody:
0800 496 1481

Visitor Centre Opening Times

Monday – Thursday: 12:00 – 17:00
Saturday & Sunday: 08:00 – 12:00

Prison Visit Times

  • Monday: 14:15 – 15:45 (Tea Bar Open)
  • Tuesday: 14:15 – 15:45 (Tea Bar Open)
  • Wednesday: 14:15 – 15:45 (Tea Bar Open)
  • Thursday: No visits.
  • Friday: No visits.
  • Saturday: 9:15 – 11:15 (refreshments available from 9.30am)
  • Sunday: 9:15 – 11:15 (refreshments available from 9.30am)

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