Multi

HMYOI Deerbolt

Barnard Castle, TEES & WEAR, United Kingdom

Deerbolt is a prison and young offender institution near Barnard Castle, County Durham for men aged 18 to 24.

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: Bowes Road, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 9BG
Phone: (01833) 633 200
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At a glance

Security / category: Multi
Operator: Public Sector Prison
Capacity: Not listed
Opened: Not listed
Gender (listing): Mens Prison
Cohort: Trainer
Predominant function: YOI
Prison sub-group 1: PUBLIC SECTOR PRISONS NORTH
Type (listing): Trainer · YOI

Capacity and opening year are not listed for this establishment. Check the official operator's page for current figures.

What type of prison is HMYOI Deerbolt?

In the HMPPS listing, HMYOI Deerbolt is recorded as a young offender institution for young men. It has a training role.

Overview

Deerbolt is a prison and young offender institution near Barnard Castle, County Durham for men aged 18 to 24.

Prison Life

Cohort: Trainer. Predominant function: YOI. Gender provision: Mens Prison. Day-to-day regime details should be confirmed with the establishment or official prison finder information.

How to visit HMYOI Deerbolt

For visits and bookings, contact the establishment on (01833) 633 200. Booking steps and ID rules are not universal; verify the latest instructions with the establishment.

Before you visit HMYOI Deerbolt

If you are organising a visit, confirm how bookings work for this jurisdiction and allow time for approvals where they exist. Visitor requirements change; verifying rules shortly before the date reduces the risk of being turned away at the gate. One prison’s procedures are not a template for every other site—always confirm details for the specific place you are visiting.

For a step-by-step overview, read how prison visits work — then confirm every rule with the operator for this establishment.