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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.
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Useful Information
The following resources may help to prepare you for your visit:
- 10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Visitor Information Booklet – HMP Wymott
- Visiting Dad (HMP Wymott) – Children’s Resource
- Dress Code
- My Dad’s in Prison – Children’s Book
- Information on prisoner debts
- Rising Costs Help Sheet
- Prison Life Videos
Important Contact Information
Visitor Centre: 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
POPS’ Family Lead: lizm@partnersofprisoners.co.uk
Visitor Centre Opening Times
| Monday – Thursday Saturday & Sunday | 12:00 – 16:00 08:30 – 12:30 |
Visiting Times:
| Day Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: | Social Visits 14:15 – 15:45 (Tea Bar Open) 14:15 – 15:45 (Tea Bar Open) 14:15 – 15:45 (Tea Bar Open) 14:15 – 15:45 (Tea Bar Open) No visits. 9:15 – 11:15 (refreshments available from 9.30am) 9:15 – 11:15 (refreshments available from 9.30am) |
Financial Assistance
Visitors are entitled to a minimum of a one hour visit and times may be subject to change.
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 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).
Last updated 15/05/2024.