HMP Thorn Cross

Last Updated: August 25, 2026

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

HMP Thorn Cross is a Category D Adult Male Institution for males aged 18+ which is located in the village of Appleton Thorn in Cheshire. Through POPS’ Family Support Lead, families can access advice and information on a range of issues as well as one-to -one support when required, please ask for more information.

We host Family Days and Parental Contact sessions, giving prisoners’ families, prisoners and their children the opportunity to participate in activities together. Please ask one of the POPS’ Visitor Centre staff for further information.

Family Forums are also available for families to get involved in, allowing families the opportunity to express any concerns that they may have. Your views and ideas are important to us.

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Worried about someone in prison?

If you have concerns about someone in prison please call 01925 805 100 and ask to speak to the ‘orderly officer’. During ‘out of hours’ you may also ring 01925 805 242.
Alternatively you can submit concerns via the online Safer Custody portal on the Prisoners’ Families Helpline website (link below).

Safer Custody Contact Form

Contact Information

Laura F
POPS' Family Engagement Worker:
lauraf@partnersofprisoners.co.uk
Visitor Centre Contact:
07471 037 211
Booking Line:
01925 805018
Prison Switchboard:
01925 805 100
Safer Custody:
01925 805 100 or 'out of hours': 01925 805 242

Visitor Centre Opening Times

Prison Visit Times

  • Friday: 13:45 – 15:45
  • Saturday: 13:45 – 15:45
  • Sunday: 09:45-11:45, 13:45-15:45

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