HMP Bristol
Bristol, AVON & SOUTH DORSET, United Kingdom
Bristol Prison is a men’s prison in the Horfield area of Bristol.
Profile fields are derived from published HMPPS listing data used in this site build. Narrative sections below summarise import fields; they are not independent inspections or reports.
Prison information
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At a glance
- Security / category
- Category B
- Operator
- Public Sector Prison
- Capacity
- Not listed
- Opened
- Not listed
- Gender (listing)
- Mens Prison
- Cohort
- Reception & Resettlement
- Predominant function
- Reception
- Prison sub-group 1
- PUBLIC SECTOR PRISONS SOUTH
- Type (listing)
- Reception & Resettlement · Reception
The HMPPS import used here does not include capacity or opening year for these establishments.
What type of prison is HMP Bristol?
HMP Bristol appears in the dataset as a Category B Reception & Resettlement · Reception site. It is listed as holding Mens Prison.
Overview
Bristol Prison is a men’s prison in the Horfield area of Bristol.
History
Detailed historical narrative for HMP Bristol is not part of the imported dataset. This profile reflects current listing fields (region, function, operator, and cohort) from HMPPS data.
Prison Life
Cohort: Reception & Resettlement. Predominant function: Reception. Gender provision: Mens Prison. Day-to-day regime details should be confirmed with the establishment or official prison finder information.
How to visit HMP Bristol
For visits and bookings, contact the establishment on (0117) 372 3100. Visit arrangements vary by facility, so always confirm directly before booking.
Planning a prison visit to HMP Bristol
Most jurisdictions require you to book visits through an official channel, and slots can fill quickly. Read the establishment’s published visitor rules well ahead of time—ID, dress codes, and what you may bring are not standardised across sites. Expect real differences between prisons: what applies at one location may not apply at another, even within the same country.
For a step-by-step overview, read how prison visits work — then confirm every rule with the operator for this establishment.
Contact details for HMP Bristol
Located at 19 Cambridge Road, Bristol, BS7 8PS, BS7 8PS, HMP Bristol can be contacted on (0117) 372 3100.
Where is HMP Bristol located?
HMP Bristol is based in Bristol, in the AVON & SOUTH DORSET area of United Kingdom.
Coordinates are not available for this establishment in the current dataset.
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