HMP Pentonville
HMP Pentonville is a Category B local prison for men in Caledonian Road. Also known as Caley.
Christmas: visitor list by Mon 30 NovCaledonian Road, London, N7 8TT
020 7023 7000How long things take at Pentonville
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First visit · 2–3 weeks
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First visit · 2 days
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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 Pentonville
Someone has just gone to Pentonville. 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 Pentonville?
Families at Pentonville say about 6 days, from 5 reports. The latest was 2 weeks ago.
The PIN wait at PentonvilleHow long until the first call from Pentonville?
There is no firm figure for Pentonville yet. Families at similar prisons in London say about 2 days. 4 families at Pentonville said same day to 2–3 weeks.
The first call from PentonvilleHow long until the first visit at Pentonville?
There is no firm figure for Pentonville yet. Families at similar prisons in London say about 10 days. 3 families at Pentonville said 1–3 weeks.
The first visit at PentonvilleWhen can I visit Pentonville?
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 060 6504. Bring photo ID that has not expired.
Visiting times at PentonvilleHow much do calls from Pentonville 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 PentonvilleHow do I send money to someone in Pentonville?
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 PentonvilleWhat time are people released from Pentonville?
Families usually collect in the morning. No gate time reported here yet. Only the prison can confirm the date.
When do they get out?