HMP Hollesley Bay
HMP Hollesley Bay is an open prison for men in Woodbridge.
Christmas: visitor list by Mon 30 NovRectory Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 3JW
01394 412 400How long things take at Hollesley Bay
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First visit · 10 days
First call · Same day
“roughly the same day for pins and first call within first day”
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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: 29 May 2026Questions families ask about Hollesley Bay
Someone has just gone to Hollesley Bay. 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 Hollesley Bay?
There is no firm figure for Hollesley Bay yet. Families at similar prisons in East of England say about 2 days.
The PIN wait at Hollesley BayHow long until the first call from Hollesley Bay?
There is no firm figure for Hollesley Bay yet. Families at similar prisons in East of England say the same day. 2 families at Hollesley Bay said Same day.
The first call from Hollesley BayHow long until the first visit at Hollesley Bay?
There is no firm figure for Hollesley Bay yet. Families at similar prisons in East of England say about 10 days. 1 family at Hollesley Bay said 10 days.
The first visit at Hollesley BayWhen can I visit Hollesley Bay?
Visiting is on Sat–Sun, afternoons. They add you to their visitor list first, which can take up to 2 weeks. Then book on 0300 790 0658. Bring photo ID that has not expired.
Visiting times at Hollesley BayHow much do calls from Hollesley Bay 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 Hollesley BayHow do I send money to someone in Hollesley Bay?
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 Hollesley BayWhat time are people released from Hollesley Bay?
Families usually collect in the morning. No gate time reported here yet. Only the prison can confirm the date.
When do they get out?