HMP Guys Marsh
Dorset, DEVON & NORTH DORSET, United Kingdom
Guys Marsh is a men’s prison near Shaftesbury in Dorset.
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
Establishment image
At a glance
- Security / category
- Category C
- Operator
- Public Sector Prison
- Capacity
- Not listed
- Opened
- Not listed
- Gender (listing)
- Mens Prison
- Cohort
- Trainer & Resettlement
- Predominant function
- Cat C Trainer
- Prison sub-group 1
- PUBLIC SECTOR PRISONS SOUTH
- Type (listing)
- Trainer & Resettlement · Cat C Trainer
The HMPPS import used here does not include capacity or opening year for these establishments.
What type of prison is HMP Guys Marsh?
This is a Category C Trainer & Resettlement · Cat C Trainer facility for Mens Prison prisoners.
Overview
Guys Marsh is a men’s prison near Shaftesbury in Dorset.
History
Detailed historical narrative for HMP Guys Marsh is not part of the imported dataset. This profile reflects current listing fields (region, function, operator, and cohort) from HMPPS data.
Prison Life
Cohort: Trainer & Resettlement. Predominant function: Cat C Trainer. Gender provision: Mens Prison. Day-to-day regime details should be confirmed with the establishment or official prison finder information.
How to visit HMP Guys Marsh
For visits and bookings, contact the establishment on (01747) 856 400. Policies differ between sites—check the official visitor information before you travel.
Planning your visit to HMP Guys Marsh
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.
Contact details for HMP Guys Marsh
For enquiries, contact HMP Guys Marsh on (01747) 856 400. The prison is based at Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 0AH, SP7 0AH.
Where is HMP Guys Marsh located?
You will find HMP Guys Marsh in Dorset, within DEVON & NORTH DORSET, United Kingdom.
Coordinates are not available for this establishment in the current dataset.
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