HMP Bullingdon 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 01869 353 176.
Book on GOV.UKLockers
prisoncheckPhones and bags usually go in a locker. Bring change.
Money for the visit
Community£20 to £30, coins only
To spend in the visits hall: food, drinks and anything to take back.
- Two families say £30, one says £20. Coins only.
- One family says it has been £30 for about four years.
3 families, October 2026. Not official: check with the prison before you go.
Not on the list yet?
Families report a first visit of 2 weeks. 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.
“We get there 2 hours before a visit starts to get in the first group of visitors as you get taken over in smaller groups. The visit area and waiting area is okay, nothing special. Food choices are quite slim too, not hot food really.”
Visit rules · 1mo ago
GOV.UK · 2025-10-31 · Official source