HMP Durham
Durham, TEES & WEAR, United Kingdom
Durham Prison is a men’s prison in the city of Durham.
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 NORTH
- 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 Durham?
HMP Durham appears in the dataset as a Category B Reception & Resettlement · Reception site. It is listed as holding Mens Prison.
Overview
Durham Prison is a men’s prison in the city of Durham.
History
Detailed historical narrative for HMP Durham 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 Durham
For visits and bookings, contact the establishment on (0191) 332 3400. Visit arrangements vary by facility, so always confirm directly before booking.
Planning a prison visit to HMP Durham
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 Durham
Located at Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3HU, DH1 3HU, HMP Durham can be contacted on (0191) 332 3400.
Where is HMP Durham located?
HMP Durham is based in Durham, in the TEES & WEAR area of United Kingdom.
Coordinates are not available for this establishment in the current dataset.
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