HMP Wakefield

Last Updated: March 12, 2026

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HMP Wakefield is a Category A men’s prison, located in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.

Family Support is available to prisoners’ families and visitors. Information folders are available in The Hub to provide guidance regarding a visit and help with any issues around a custodial sentence, life in prison and release.

A coffee morning Family Forum runs once a month to help families to better understand life whilst at HMP Wakefield. POPS invites governors, prison staff and outside agencies to discuss different subjects such as Safer Custody, Probation, Education, Offender Management, Resettlement and any other areas that families wish to learn about.

Useful Information

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Recent Updates

Worried about someone in prison?

If you have concerns about someone in prison please call 0800 389 1108 and leave a message including your name and contact details.

Safer Custody Contact Form

Contact Information

Jill D
POPS' Family Engagement Worker:
jilld@pops.org.uk
Visitor Centre Contact:
01924 612 165
Booking Line:
01924 612 274
Prison Switchboard:
01924 612 000
Safer Custody:
0800 389 1108

Visitor Centre Opening Times

Friday – Sunday: 12.45 – 16.00

Prison Visit Times

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

POPS’ Family Support Lead is available to speak to on the phone Monday – Friday 08.30 – 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