HMP Lindholme first visit checklist
What to take tomorrow. Official facts and what families reported. Not a promise.
Already on their visitor list
OfficialYou cannot book until they add you. First visits take longer because of the visitor list.
Photo ID
OfficialBring acceptable photo ID. Expired ID is not accepted.
Dress
OfficialHoodies, ripped clothes, and flip-flops are often turned away. Staff decide on the day.
Can I wear this?Arrive early
OfficialAllow time to get through security. Local queues vary.
Book
OfficialBook on GOV.UK or the booking line once you are on their visitor list. Booking line 01302 524 980.
Book on GOV.UKLockers
prisoncheckPhones and bags usually go in a locker. Bring change.
Not on the list yet?
Families report a first visit of 2 weeks. That is the wait for the list, not what to put in the bag.
First visit waitWhat the visit was like
Live family notes. Official facts stay on the list above.
“Half of the foood gets refunded due to not in stock even on visit they've got refunded less stock”
Visit rules · 2w ago
“My first visit was 2 weeks after. First call was 2 days after arriving there and number on his pin was 7 days after getting there”
First visit · 2 weeks · 1mo ago
GOV.UK · 2026-07-01 · Official source