Can you visit Cardiff prison?
Book and plan your visit to Cardiff prison. HMP Cardiff is offering visits for family and friends. Visiting times and availability may change at short notice. You should contact the prison direct for any queries.
How do I book a visit to Cardiff prison?
You can book visits by phone on t029 2092 3327 during the week or by email at [email protected]. Don’t assume you have successfully booked a visit until the prison has confirmed the details with you.
What ID can you use to visit someone in prison?
Like at all prisons visitors will be required to provide proof of identification as follows: two forms of identification, one of which must be photo ID, with one or both showing the current home address. Acceptable forms of ID are as follows: Passport. Driving Licence.
What type of prisoners are in Cardiff prison?
The prison today Cardiff Prison accepts male adult prisoners remanded into custody who are drawn predominantly from the surrounding court catchment area of South Wales. In addition Cardiff also houses sentenced Category B and C prisoners.
How long is prison visit time?
Prison set their own visiting times, and will usually be 2 or 3 weekday afternoons and Saturday and Sunday afternoons, look at the pages on your establishment to see when they are. Visits are for a set time, usually 1 hour, but increase in length as you move up from Standard to Enhanced status.
Can I book a prison visit online?
Booking a prison visit should be simple and straightforward.
Can you kiss during prison visits?
Because many people are usually visiting, it is important visits are quiet, orderly, and dignified. The visiting room officer can require you to leave if either you or the inmate is not acting appropriately. In most cases, handshakes, hugs, and kisses (in good taste) are allowed at the beginning and end of a visit.
What can u wear on a prison visit?
Some dress rules for what to wear when visiting your loved one in prison (but check with the facility you are going to):
- No sleeveless shirts, halter tops, tank tops, revealing or low cut tops.
- No camouflage clothing.
- Beware of certain colors that might be affiliated with local gangs.
Why are there no open toe shoes in prison?
Footwear Ensure your feet are not visible while visiting an inmate. Shoes such as boots, sneakers, and dress shoes are not permitted. On the other hand, keep off footwear that exposes your feet and toes. Such wear like open-toed shoes, sandals, and flip-flops are not safe around the prison.
What colors are not allowed in prison?
There are specific restrictions:
- No blue denim, blue chambray, orange jumpsuits or orange tops with orange bottoms;
- No forest green bottoms with tan tops;
- No camouflage unless identification shows active or reserve military personnel;
- No strapless, halter, bare midriff, sheer, or transparent clothing;
How do I book a UK prison visit online?
You can book online at www.gov.uk/prison-visits. All you need is the name and date of birth of the person you are visiting , their prisoner number and details of the visitors. You can choose up to 3 possible dates and times. Prison booking staff will check what’s available and confirm your visit by email.
What is there to do in Clink prison?
There are opportunities to view archaeological artefacts, experience the sights, sounds and smells of the prison, handle torture devices, and to view and hear all about the tales of torment and many misfortunes of the inmates of the infamous Clink Prison.
Why choose the Clink Restaurant at HMP Cardiff?
The Clink Restaurant at HMP Cardiff is consistently in the top 10 restaurants in Cardiff on TripAdvisor and in 2017 all of our restaurants held the number 1 spot for six months. “Really enjoyed our visit here. Lovely tasty food, very pleasant staff.
What kind of offending behaviour programmes does Cardiff Prison offer?
Cardiff Prison also runs a number of accredited offending behaviour programmes. Cardiff Prison is a venue for the The Clink Restaurant, a public restaurant run by prisoners in partnership with The Clink Charity. The prisoners study for NVQs in cooking, food service and cleaning while they work.
What are the rules for visiting someone in Cardiff Prison?
To visit someone in Cardiff Prison you must: At least one visitor must be 18 or older at every visit. There are limits to the number of visits a prisoner can have. This varies depending on their circumstances.