HMP Swinfen Hall
HMP Swinfen Hall is a Category C training and young offender prison for men in Lichfield.
Christmas: visitor list by Mon 30 NovSwinfen Hall, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 9QS
01543 484 000How long things take at Swinfen Hall
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“Taking books in on a visit they don't get them for almost 3-4 weeks”
First visit · 6 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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GOV.UK · Last checked: 14 August 2026Questions families ask about Swinfen Hall
Someone has just gone to Swinfen Hall. 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 Swinfen Hall?
There is no firm figure for Swinfen Hall yet. Families at similar prisons in West Midlands say about 5 days. 2 families at Swinfen Hall said 2 days.
The PIN wait at Swinfen HallHow long until the first call from Swinfen Hall?
There is no firm figure for Swinfen Hall yet. Families at similar prisons in West Midlands say about 2 days. 2 families at Swinfen Hall said same day to 2 days.
The first call from Swinfen HallHow long until the first visit at Swinfen Hall?
There is no firm figure for Swinfen Hall yet. Families at similar prisons in West Midlands say about 10 days. 2 families at Swinfen Hall said 6 days.
The first visit at Swinfen HallWhen can I visit Swinfen Hall?
Visiting is on Tue–Thu and Sat–Sun, afternoons. They add you to their visitor list first, which can take up to 2 weeks. Then book on 0300 060 6507. Bring photo ID that has not expired.
Visiting times at Swinfen HallHow much do calls from Swinfen Hall 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 Swinfen HallHow do I send money to someone in Swinfen Hall?
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 Swinfen HallWhat time are people released from Swinfen Hall?
Families usually collect in the morning. No gate time reported here yet. Only the prison can confirm the date.
When do they get out?