HMP Aylesbury first visit checklist
What to take tomorrow. Official facts and what families reported. Not a promise.
Already on their visitor list
OfficialYou cannot book until they add you. First visits take longer because of the visitor list.
Photo ID
OfficialBring acceptable photo ID. Expired ID is not accepted.
Dress
OfficialHoodies, ripped clothes, and flip-flops are often turned away. Staff decide on the day.
Can I wear this?Arrive early
OfficialAllow time to get through security. Local queues vary.
Book
OfficialBook on GOV.UK or the booking line once you are on their visitor list. Booking line 01296 444 102. Line open Mon–Fri · 9:30am–1:30pm excluding bank holidays.
Book on GOV.UKLockers
prisoncheckPhones and bags usually go in a locker. Bring change.
Not on the list yet?
Families report a first visit of 6 days. That is the wait for the list, not what to put in the bag.
First visit waitWhat the visit was like
Live family notes. Official facts stay on the list above.
“Visits £30 maximum that you pay by card at the reception and they give you a piece of paper with your amount on , everytime you use it they write the new amount on it , Only a small selection of ready made sandwiches, only ' hot food ' is pot noodles then the rest is just crisps , sweets and chocolates. Terrible for food! Especially if you have young children who's done a long journey!”
Visit rules · 1w ago
GOV.UK · 2026-03-30 · Official source