HMP Bedford is a male prison situated in the centre of the town. 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 work
• storybook dads -  recording CDs for children to hear their dads read them a bedtime story
• children and young persons community worker to assist children who have a parent or significant family member in prison

In the Visitors Centre we can provide:

• snacks and drinks (there is a larger 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
• a quiet meeting room for a private chat or outside agency information and training

Visitors Centre:

The Visitors Centre is open from:

• 12.30 - 4.30 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
• 10.15 to 11.30 on Wednesday for Children's Visits.

There is wheelchair access to the centre and the prison.

You are welcome to contact us and find out more about what we offer. Our details are shown above.