HMP Cardiff
HMP Cardiff is a Category B local prison for men in Cardiff. Also known as Adamsdown.
Christmas: visitor list by Mon 30 NovKnox Road, Cardiff, CF24 0UG
029 2092 3100How long things take at Cardiff
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Send on WhatsAppChristmas at Cardiff
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 Cardiff
Someone has just gone to Cardiff. 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 Cardiff?
Families at Cardiff say about 6 days, from 5 reports. The latest was 13 days ago.
The PIN wait at CardiffHow long until the first call from Cardiff?
Families at Cardiff say the same day, from 5 reports. The latest was 13 days ago.
The first call from CardiffHow long until the first visit at Cardiff?
There is no firm figure for Cardiff yet. Families at similar prisons in Wales say about 10 days. 4 families at Cardiff said 1–2 weeks.
The first visit at CardiffWhen can I visit Cardiff?
Visiting is every day, times vary by day. They add you to their visitor list first, which can take up to 2 weeks. Then book on 0300 303 2301. Bring photo ID that has not expired.
Visiting times at CardiffHow much do calls from Cardiff 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 CardiffHow do I send money to someone in Cardiff?
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 CardiffWhat time are people released from Cardiff?
Families usually collect in the morning. No gate time reported here yet. Only the prison can confirm the date.
When do they get out?