HMP Hindley
HMP Hindley is a Category C training prison for men in Wigan.
Christmas: visitor list by Mon 30 NovBarracks Road, Bickershaw, Wigan, WN2 5TH
01942 663 100How long things take at Hindley
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Phone list / PIN · 3–4 weeks
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Phone list / PIN · 2–3 weeks
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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 Hindley
Someone has just gone to Hindley. 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 Hindley?
Families at Hindley say about 10 days, from 5 reports. The latest was 9 days ago.
The PIN wait at HindleyHow long until the first call from Hindley?
There is no firm figure for Hindley yet. Families at similar prisons in North West say about 2 days. 3 families at Hindley said Same day.
The first call from HindleyHow long until the first visit at Hindley?
There is no firm figure for Hindley yet. Families at similar prisons in North West say about 10 days. 3 families at Hindley said 10 days.
The first visit at HindleyWhen can I visit Hindley?
Visiting is every day, afternoons. They add you to their visitor list first, which can take up to 2 weeks. Then book on 01942 663 234. Bring photo ID that has not expired.
Visiting times at HindleyHow much do calls from Hindley 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 HindleyHow do I send money to someone in Hindley?
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 HindleyWhat time are people released from Hindley?
Families usually collect in the morning. No gate time reported here yet. Only the prison can confirm the date.
When do they get out?