HMP Belmarsh
London, United Kingdom · HMPPS prison group: Long Term & High Security Estate
Belmarsh is a high security men’s prison in southeast London.
Profile fields are derived from published HMPPS listing data. Narrative sections below summarise published listing details; they are not independent inspections or reports.
Prison information
Contacting and visiting
- Address
- Western Way, Thamesmead, London, SE28 0EB
- Phone
- 020 8331 4400
- Booking a visit
- book in person after a visit, in the enrolment centre
- Visits booking line
- 0208 331 4760Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 3pm
- Visits booking email
- belmarsh.visits@justice.gov.uk
- Sending money
- Post and letters
- Include the person’s name and prisoner number (or date of birth) on the envelope. You must also write your own name and address on the back of the envelope.
- Email a prisoner
- Phone calls
- Official page
Rules and services change. Check with the prison or the official service before you visit, send money or post anything. Prisons Online is an independent directory, not an official government service.
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At a glance
- Security / category
- Category A
- Operator
- Public Sector Prison
- Capacity
- Not listed
- Opened
- Not listed
- Gender (listing)
- Mens Prison
- Cohort
- Reception & Resettlement
- Predominant function
- High Security
- Prison sub-group 1
- LONG TERM & HIGH SECURITY ESTATE
- Type (listing)
- Reception & Resettlement · High Security
Capacity and opening year are not listed for this establishment. Check the official operator's page for current figures.
What type of prison is HMP Belmarsh?
HMP Belmarsh is a Category A high-security prison for adult men. It has reception and resettlement roles.
Overview
Belmarsh is a high security men’s prison in southeast London.
Prison Life
Cohort: Reception & Resettlement. Predominant function: High Security. Gender provision: Mens Prison. Day-to-day regime details should be confirmed with the establishment or official prison finder information.
How to visit HMP Belmarsh
For visits and bookings, contact the establishment on 020 8331 4400. Policies differ between sites—check the official visitor information before you travel.
Planning your visit to HMP Belmarsh
Arranging a visit usually starts with an official booking process rather than turning up unannounced. Check the latest visitor guidance from the operating authority before you travel, because policies are updated and can catch families out. Rules and practical steps vary between institutions; treat each establishment as its own case when you plan.
For a step-by-step overview, read how prison visits work — then confirm every rule with the operator for this establishment.
HMP Belmarsh facility details
For enquiries, contact HMP Belmarsh on 020 8331 4400. The prison is based at Western Way, Thamesmead, London, SE28 0EB.
Where is HMP Belmarsh located?
HMP Belmarsh is based in London, United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.4968, 0.0927.
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- Men’s prisons (England & Wales): reading the thematic list
- High-security prisons (England & Wales): reading the thematic list
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- Bexley Magistrates Court — 3.7 miles
- Thames Magistrates Court — 5.4 miles
- Barkingside Magistrates Court — 6.3 miles
Nearby locations are shown by geographic distance only and do not indicate an operational relationship.
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