HMP Bristol
HMP Bristol is a Category B local prison for men in Bristol. Also known as Horfield.
Christmas: visitor list by Mon 30 Nov19 Cambridge Road, Bristol, BS7 8PS
0117 372 3100How long things take at Bristol
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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 Bristol
Someone has just gone to Bristol. 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 Bristol?
Families at Bristol say about 6 days, from 5 reports. The latest was 9 days ago.
The PIN wait at BristolHow long until the first call from Bristol?
Families at Bristol say about 2 days, from 5 reports. The latest was 9 days ago.
The first call from BristolHow long until the first visit at Bristol?
Families at Bristol say about 17 days, from 5 reports. The latest was 7 days ago.
The first visit at BristolWhen can I visit Bristol?
Visiting is on Tue–Wed and Fri–Sun, afternoons. They add you to their visitor list first, which can take up to 2 weeks. Then book on 0300 060 6510. Bring photo ID that has not expired.
Visiting times at BristolHow much do calls from Bristol 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 BristolHow do I send money to someone in Bristol?
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 BristolWhat time are people released from Bristol?
Families usually collect in the morning. No gate time reported here yet. Only the prison can confirm the date.
When do they get out?