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HMP Forest Bank/Visits

HMP Forest Bank first visit checklist

What to take tomorrow. Official facts and what families reported. Not a promise.

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  1. Already on their visitor list

    Official

    You cannot book until they add you. First visits take longer because of the visitor list.

  2. Photo ID

    Official

    Bring acceptable photo ID. Expired ID is not accepted.

  3. Dress

    Official

    Hoodies, ripped clothes, and flip-flops are often turned away. Staff decide on the day.

    Can I wear this?

  4. Arrive early

    Official

    Allow time to get through security. Local queues vary.

  5. Book

    Official

    Book on GOV.UK or the booking line once you are on their visitor list.

    Book on GOV.UK

  6. Lockers

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    Phones and bags usually go in a locker. Bring change.

Community

Not on the list yet?

Families report a first visit of 6 days. That is the wait for the list, not what to put in the bag.

First visit wait

What the visit was like

Live family notes. Official facts stay on the list above.

Community

  • “If you're visiting someone on the VP wing they bring them out last and take them back first so don't expect to get the full hour”

    Visit rules · 2w ago

  • “It's very relaxed to be fair I was surprised. No ripped jeans no football tops · I got in · 18 Sep 2026”

    Item: It's very relaxed to be fair I was surprised. No ripped jeans no football topsWhat happened: I got inDate: 2026-09-18

    Visit dress · 1mo ago

All visit reports for this prison
Visit rules· HMP Forest Bank

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All visit reports

GOV.UK · HMPPS / GOV.UK · Official source

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