HMP/YOI Drake Hall
HMP/YOI Drake Hall is a closed prison for women in Eccleshall. Also known as Drakehall.
Christmas: visitor list by Mon 30 NovEccleshall, Staffordshire, ST21 6LQ
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Nearest prison with reports: HMP Stafford · 11 reports · 7 miles
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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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GOV.UK · Last checked: 6 July 2026Questions families ask about Drake Hall
Someone has just gone to Drake Hall. 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 Drake Hall?
There is no firm figure for Drake Hall yet. Families at similar prisons in West Midlands say about 6 days.
The PIN wait at Drake HallHow long until the first call from Drake Hall?
There is no firm figure for Drake Hall yet. Families at similar prisons in West Midlands say the same day.
The first call from Drake HallHow long until the first visit at Drake Hall?
There is no firm figure for Drake Hall yet. Families at similar prisons in West Midlands say about 10 days.
The first visit at Drake HallWhen can I visit Drake Hall?
Visiting is on Tue and Sat–Sun, times vary by day. They add you to their visitor list first, which can take up to 2 weeks. Then book on 0300 060 6501. Bring photo ID that has not expired.
Visiting times at Drake HallHow much do calls from Drake Hall 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 Drake HallHow do I send money to someone in Drake Hall?
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 Drake HallWhat time are people released from Drake Hall?
Families usually collect in the morning. No gate time reported here yet. Only the prison can confirm the date.
When do they get out?