HMP Bedford
HMP Bedford is a Category B local prison for men in Bedford. Also known as Bedford Town.
Christmas: visitor list by Mon 30 NovSt Loyes Street, Bedford, MK40 1HG
01234 373 000How long things take at Bedford
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Phone list / PIN · 2 days
First visit · 10 days
First call · Same day
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prisoncheckMonday 30 November: Get on their visitor list
in 31 daysIt can take up to 2 weeks, then book.
Monday 21 December: Last day to send money
Thursday 24 December: Release if due out 25–28 Dec
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Questions families ask about Bedford
Someone has just gone to Bedford. What happens first?
Reception often allows a short first-night call. After that, they add your number to their PIN phone list, and you go on their visitor list before you can book a visit.
Someone has just gone to prisonHow long does the PIN take at Bedford?
There is no firm figure for Bedford yet. Families at similar prisons in East of England say about 6 days. 3 families at Bedford said 2 days.
The PIN wait at BedfordHow long until the first call from Bedford?
There is no firm figure for Bedford yet. Families at similar prisons in East of England say about 1 day. 2 families at Bedford said Same day.
The first call from BedfordHow long until the first visit at Bedford?
There is no firm figure for Bedford yet. Families at similar prisons in East of England say about 10 days. 2 families at Bedford said 1–3 weeks.
The first visit at BedfordWhen can I visit Bedford?
Visiting is on Wed–Thu and Sat–Sun, afternoons. They add you to their visitor list first, which can take up to 2 weeks. Then book on 0345 646 2277. Bring photo ID that has not expired.
Visiting times at BedfordHow much do calls from Bedford cost?
They pay 5.5p a minute to call a mobile and 2.48p to a landline on weekdays. Calls come out of their phone credit, not yours.
Call costs at BedfordHow do I send money to someone in Bedford?
Online with GOV.UK’s Send money to someone in prison. It is free and the only way. You need their name, date of birth and prisoner number.
Money at BedfordWhat time are people released from Bedford?
Families usually collect in the morning. No gate time reported here yet. Only the prison can confirm the date.
When do they get out?