HMP Wakefield
HMP Wakefield is a Category A high security prison for men in Wakefield. Also known as Love Lane.
Christmas: visitor list by Mon 30 Nov5 Love Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 9AG
01924 612 000How long things take at Wakefield
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Phone list / PIN · 2 days
First visit · 2–3 weeks
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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 Wakefield
Someone has just gone to Wakefield. 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 Wakefield?
There is no firm figure for Wakefield yet. Families at similar prisons in Yorkshire say about 6 days. 1 family at Wakefield said 2 days.
The PIN wait at WakefieldHow long until the first call from Wakefield?
There is no firm figure for Wakefield yet. Families at similar prisons in Yorkshire say about 2 days.
The first call from WakefieldHow long until the first visit at Wakefield?
There is no firm figure for Wakefield yet. Families at similar prisons in Yorkshire say about 12 days. 1 family at Wakefield said 2–3 weeks.
The first visit at WakefieldWhen can I visit Wakefield?
Visiting is on Fri–Sun, afternoons. They add you to their visitor list first, which can take up to 2 weeks. Then book on 01924 612 274. Bring photo ID that has not expired.
Visiting times at WakefieldHow much do calls from Wakefield 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 WakefieldHow do I send money to someone in Wakefield?
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 WakefieldWhat time are people released from Wakefield?
Families usually collect in the morning. No gate time reported here yet. Only the prison can confirm the date.
When do they get out?