HMP Preston

Last Updated: September 14, 2026

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HMP Preston is a category B local prison situated in Preston, North West England.

POPS delivers the Visitor Centre Services at HMP Preston 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

10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOWDress Code for VisitorsRising Cost of Living Helpsheet – PrestonPrison Life Videos

Recent Updates

Worried about someone in prison?

If you have concerns about someone in prison please call 01772 444 550 and ask to speak to ‘Safer Custody’/ ‘orderly officer’.
Alternatively, you can submit concerns via the online Safer Custody portal on the Prisoners’ Families Helpline website.

Safer Custody Contact Form

Contact Information

Savannah C
POPS' Family Engagement Worker:
savannahc@partnersofprisoners.co.uk
Visitor Centre Contact:
07471 037 207 (available Monday-Friday, 09:30-17:00)
Booking Line:
0330 058 8224
Prison Switchboard:
01772 444 550
Safer Custody:
01772 444 550

Visitor Centre Opening Times

Redwood Church Cafe opposite the prison is open Monday – Friday.
Visitors can arrive from 12.30pm where POPS’ team are on hand to support families until 1pm.

Prison Visit Times

  • Monday: 14:00 – 15:30
  • Tuesday: No visits
  • Wednesday: 14:00 – 15:30
  • Thursday: 14:00 – 15:30
  • Friday: 14:00 – 15:30
  • Saturday: 14:00 – 15:00, 15:30 – 16:30
  • Sunday: 14:00 – 15:00, 15:30 – 16:30

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