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HMP Garth is a category B male establishment situated in Leyland, Preston, North West England.
POPS provides Family Support Services at HMP Garth 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.
HMP Garth holds family mornings every 8 weeks in addition to normal visits. These mornings are more relaxed and enable dads to play more freely with their children.
Recent Updates
Useful Information
The following resources may help to prepare you for your visit:
- 10 Things You Need To Know
- Visiting dad (children’s visits booklet)
- Prisoner Debt and Money
- Dress Code for Visitors
- Rising Cost of Living Helpsheet – Preston
- Prison Life Videos
Important Contact Information
Booking Line: 01772 443 503
Visitor Centre: 01772 622 129
Prison Switchboard: 01772 443 300
POPS’ Family Support Lead: maries@partnersofprisoners.co.uk
Visitor Centre Opening Times
Monday Closed
Tuesday – Thursday 12.00 – 16.00
Friday Closed
Saturday & Sunday 12.00 – 16.00
Visiting Times
| Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: | No visits 12:00 – 16:00 12:00 – 16:00 12:00 – 16:00 No visits 12:00 – 16:00 12:00 – 16:00 |
Financial Assistance with Visiting
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 travel expenses.
Safer Custody
If you have concerns about someone in prison please call 01772 443 676. This is an answer machine service which is checked daily.
Concerns may also be brought to the attention of POPS’ staff for follow up.
Last updated 15/05/24.