HMP Manchester
HMP Manchester is a Category A high security and local prison for men in Manchester. Also known as Strangeways.
Christmas: visitor list by Mon 30 Nov1 Southall Street, Manchester, M60 9AH
0161 817 5600How long things take at Manchester
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Send on WhatsAppChristmas at Manchester
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 Manchester
Someone has just gone to Manchester. 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 Manchester?
Families at Manchester say about 6 days, from 5 reports. The latest was 4 days ago.
The PIN wait at ManchesterHow long until the first call from Manchester?
There is no firm figure for Manchester yet. Families at similar prisons in North West say about 2 days. 2 families at Manchester said same day to 2 days.
The first call from ManchesterHow long until the first visit at Manchester?
There is no firm figure for Manchester yet. Families at similar prisons in North West say about 10 days. 1 family at Manchester said 10 days.
The first visit at ManchesterWhen can I visit Manchester?
Visiting is on Mon–Thu 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 0161 817 5655. Bring photo ID that has not expired.
Visiting times at ManchesterHow much do calls from Manchester 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 ManchesterHow do I send money to someone in Manchester?
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 ManchesterWhat time are people released from Manchester?
Families usually collect in the morning. No gate time reported here yet. Only the prison can confirm the date.
When do they get out?