HMP Preston
HMP Preston is a Category B local prison for men in Preston. Also known as Ribbleton.
Christmas: visitor list by Mon 30 Nov2 Ribbleton Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 5AB
01772 444 550How long things take at Preston
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Christmas · not told anything yet
“Video call i connected the monitor connected but not the prisoner even though I spoke to him an hour before an he confirmed we had it”
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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 Preston
Someone has just gone to Preston. 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 Preston?
Families at Preston say about 5 days, from 7 reports. The latest was today.
The PIN wait at PrestonHow long until the first call from Preston?
There is no firm figure for Preston yet. Families at similar prisons in North West say about 2 days. 4 families at Preston said same day to 6 days.
The first call from PrestonHow long until the first visit at Preston?
There is no firm figure for Preston yet. Families at similar prisons in North West say about 10 days. 3 families at Preston said 6 days.
The first visit at PrestonWhen can I visit Preston?
Visiting is on Mon and Wed–Sun, afternoons. They add you to their visitor list first, which can take up to 2 weeks. Then book on 0330 058 8224. Bring photo ID that has not expired.
Visiting times at PrestonHow much do calls from Preston 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 PrestonHow do I send money to someone in Preston?
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 PrestonWhat time are people released from Preston?
Families usually collect in the morning. No gate time reported here yet. Only the prison can confirm the date.
When do they get out?