HMP Belmarsh
HMP Belmarsh is a Category A high security and local prison for men in Thamesmead. Also known as Thamesmead A.
Christmas: visitor list by Mon 30 NovWestern Way, Thamesmead, London, SE28 0EB
020 8331 4400How long things take at Belmarsh
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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 Belmarsh
Someone has just gone to Belmarsh. 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 Belmarsh?
Families at Belmarsh say about 10 days, from 8 reports. The latest was 8 days ago.
The PIN wait at BelmarshHow long until the first call from Belmarsh?
Families at Belmarsh say about 4 days, from 8 reports. The latest was 8 days ago.
The first call from BelmarshHow long until the first visit at Belmarsh?
Families at Belmarsh say about 17 days, from 6 reports. The latest was 8 days ago.
The first visit at BelmarshWhen can I visit Belmarsh?
Visiting is on Tue–Sun, times vary by day. They add you to their visitor list first, which can take up to 2 weeks. Then book on 0208 331 4760. Bring photo ID that has not expired.
Visiting times at BelmarshHow much do calls from Belmarsh 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 BelmarshHow do I send money to someone in Belmarsh?
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 BelmarshWhat time are people released from Belmarsh?
Families usually collect in the morning. No gate time reported here yet. Only the prison can confirm the date.
When do they get out?