HM Prison Full Sutton

HM Prison Full Sutton is a maximum security prison in Full Sutton, England, housing approximately 600 individual cells distributed across multiple wings. The facility maintains strict security protocols to safely manage its population of high-risk inmates.

The prison opened in 1987 as a purpose-built maximum security facility designed to house dangerous criminals in Yorkshire. Its establishment reflected the growing need to manage high-risk offenders within the English prison system.

The facility operates educational and vocational training programs that help inmates develop skills for their future after release. These opportunities form part of the daily routine and reflect efforts to support personal development.

Visitors must arrange appointments well in advance and bring valid identification documents to enter the facility. Dress code and behavioral rules are strictly enforced, so it is wise to confirm these requirements before arriving.

In 2003, the facility launched a financial incentive program that paid inmates between £1 and £3 for completing literacy courses. This approach was an early attempt to use direct financial rewards to encourage education within the prison system.

Location: Full Sutton

Inception: 1987

Official opening: 1987

GPS coordinates: 53.98330,-0.86667

Latest update: December 18, 2025 11:41