HMP/YOI Hindley
Wigan, GREATER MANCHESTER,MERSEYSIDE & CHESHIRE, United Kingdom
Hindley is a prison and young offender institution (YOI) in Bickershaw, near Wigan, for men aged 18 and over.
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 NORTH
- 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/YOI Hindley?
HMP/YOI Hindley appears in the dataset as a Category C Trainer & Resettlement · Cat C Trainer site. It is listed as holding Mens Prison.
Overview
Hindley is a prison and young offender institution (YOI) in Bickershaw, near Wigan, for men aged 18 and over.
History
Detailed historical narrative for HMP/YOI Hindley 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/YOI Hindley
For visits and bookings, contact the establishment on (01942) 663 100. Policies differ between sites—check the official visitor information before you travel.
Planning your visit to HMP/YOI Hindley
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/YOI Hindley
For enquiries, contact HMP/YOI Hindley on (01942) 663 100. The prison is based at Gibson Street, Bickershaw, Wigan, WN2 5TH, WN2 5TH.
Where is HMP/YOI Hindley located?
You will find HMP/YOI Hindley in Wigan, within GREATER MANCHESTER,MERSEYSIDE & CHESHIRE, United Kingdom.
Coordinates are not available for this establishment in the current dataset.
Prison visiting guides
Related articles
- Prisons in GREATER MANCHESTER,MERSEYSIDE & CHESHIRE: how this regional group works
- Public Sector Prison prisons in England and Wales: directory context
- Category C prisons: what our directory pages show
- Men’s prisons (England & Wales): reading the thematic list
- Training prisons (England & Wales): reading the thematic list
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