HMP Blundeston is a male prison situated in the village of Blundeston 4.5 miles outside Lowestoft. Ormiston manages the visitors centre (see below) and provides the following support and services within the prison:

• children's visits
• an accredited parenting course for fathers within the prison
• family liaison

We can also provide:

• a friendly welcome and information about the prison
• snacks and drinks (there is also a tea bar in the Visits Room)
• toilet facilities (including facilities for the disabled and baby changing)
• information on support services, health issues, benefits and travel
• a play area for children

Visitors Centre:

Friday, 9.00am- 4.30pm
Saturday, 9.00am - 4.30pm
Sunday, 9.00am - 4.30pm

How to get there:

• Train: Train to Lowestoft from Ipswich or Norwich

• Car: Take A12 Lowestoft to Great Yarmouth. North of Lowestoft proceed over roundabout (Tesco Supermarket on right). Take first left (sign posted Blundeston Village and Prison). Go down to roundabout and proceed over. Prison is approximately half a mile on the left.

Parking is available at the prison.
There is wheelchair access to the centre and the prison.

More information about Blundeston Prison can found on the prison service website www.hmprisonservice.gov.uk

Action for Prisoners families website www.actionpf.org.uk

Prisoners' Families Helpline is the freephone National Helpline 0808 808 2003.

www.prisonersfamilieshelpline.org.uk

Opening hours:

Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 5:00pm

Open on Saturdays from 10.00am - 3.00pm