HMP Whatton
HMP Whatton is a Category C training prison for men in Whatton. Also known as Bingham.
Christmas: visitor list by Mon 30 NovNew Lane, Whatton, Nottingham, NG13 9FQ
01949 803 200How long things take at Whatton
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“My first visit scheduled on 20/09/26 for 10/10/26 for 2 hours at 13.45 till 15.45. Prisoner was told visit was for only 1 hour on the morning of the visit instead of 2 hours. As a visitor I had travelled 2.5 hours, arrived early to be told the visit was not till 3pm until 4pm. No call ahead of time to say this was the case so spent over 2 hours sitting in the visitors centre. Communication terrible. Then stripped off by a prison employee that I had not left at 15.45 like everyone else in front of all the other prisoners. One of the first times visiting a prison and the worse experience ever. I found it impactful, but especially difficult and damaging to prisoners mental health when looking forward to their scheduled 2 hour visit.”
First visit · 3–4 weeks
First call · 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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GOV.UK · Last checked: 30 October 2025Questions families ask about Whatton
Someone has just gone to Whatton. 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 Whatton?
There is no firm figure for Whatton yet. Families at similar prisons in East Midlands say about 3 days. 2 families at Whatton said 10 days.
The PIN wait at WhattonHow long until the first call from Whatton?
There is no firm figure for Whatton yet. Families at similar prisons in East Midlands say about 2 days. 2 families at Whatton said 1–2 days.
The first call from WhattonHow long until the first visit at Whatton?
There is no firm figure for Whatton yet. Families at similar prisons in East Midlands say about 10 days. 2 families at Whatton said 2–3 weeks.
The first visit at WhattonWhen can I visit Whatton?
Visiting is on Thu–Sun, times vary by day. They add you to their visitor list first, which can take up to 2 weeks. Then book on 01949 803 200. Bring photo ID that has not expired.
Visiting times at WhattonHow much do calls from Whatton 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 WhattonHow do I send money to someone in Whatton?
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 WhattonWhat time are people released from Whatton?
Families usually collect in the morning. No gate time reported here yet. Only the prison can confirm the date.
When do they get out?