HMP Huntercombe

You can book your visit online.

For enquiries only, you can email: [email protected]

You should aim to arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of your visit. In order to gain admission visitors are required to arrive at the visitors centre no later than 2:30pm. Following this, entry into the establishment will not be authorised, unless for exceptional circumstances.

To book official video visits email: [email protected]

To book official face to face visits, email: [email protected]

Emails are monitored Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm.

Find Huntercombe on a map

The closest railway station is Henley-on-Thames which is about 7 miles from the prison. You can take a bus or taxi from the station.

There is a visitors car park including space for Blue Badge holders.

All visitors, aged 16 or older must prove their identity before entering the prison. Read the list of acceptable forms of ID when visiting a prison.

All visitors will need to be given a pat-down search, including children. You may also be sniffed by security dogs.

This list is not exhaustive, it is up to prison staff to make decisions. You may be asked to adjust clothing or find an alternative. As a last resort your visit may be cancelled if the dress code is not followed accordingly.

Ask in the visitors centre if you have questions about the dress code.

Refreshments are available, visitors can bring in £30 in pound coins only (no notes).

There are strict controls on what you can take into Huntercombe. You will have to leave most of the things you have with you in a locker or with security. This includes pushchairs and car seats.

You will be told the rules by an officer at the start of your visit. If you break the rules, your visit could be cancelled and you could be banned from visiting again.

There is a visitors centre where family and friends can relax before they enter the visiting hall. Hot and cold drinks are available along with a small selection of snacks.

The visiting hall includes a baby changing facility. All areas are wheelchair friendly.

The Prison Advice and Care Trust (PACT) offers practical advice and emotional support to friends and family of prisoners.

Telephone: 01491 643 132 Find out about call charges

Secure video calls at this prison can be requested by prisoners only.

You will receive a notification if a prisoner has requested a video call with you.

Read more about how the Prison Video app works

Prisoners now have phone facilities within their cells.

They can phone anyone named on their list of friends and family. This list is checked by security when they first arrive so it may take a few days before they are able to call.

You can also exchange voicemails using the Prison Voicemail service.

Officers may listen to phone calls as a way of preventing crime and helping keep people safe.

You can send emails to someone in Huntercombe using the Email a Prisoner service.

You might also be able to attach photos and receive replies from prisoners, depending on the rules at Huntercombe.

You can write at any time.

Include the person’s name, date of birth and prisoner number on the envelope.

All post, apart from legal letters, will be opened and checked by officers.

National Prison Radio broadcasts into prison cells across England and Wales 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Family and friends can stay connected with their loved ones in prison by sending song requests, written messages and voice recordings. They are then read and played out on weekly episodes.

You can send in a message, and hear the show, at nationalprisonradio.com