HM Prison Swansea, Category B/C men's prison in Sandfields, Swansea, Wales
HM Prison Swansea is a men's correctional facility in Sandfields holding around 500 inmates across six separate units. The establishment includes educational programs, vocational training workshops, and support services such as kitchen facilities and recycling operations.
The facility was constructed between 1845 and 1861, replacing the previous prison located at Swansea Castle. It originally held both male and female prisoners before women were transferred elsewhere in 1922.
The facility serves as a working institution where rehabilitative programs shape daily routines for those housed there. Visitors who observe the grounds notice how educational spaces and work areas integrate into the rhythm of the place.
The prison is located on Oystermouth Road, approximately one kilometer from the train station. Social visits are permitted during specified hours and require advance booking arrangements.
Between 1858 and 1958, fifteen judicial executions took place at the site, with Vivian Teed being the last person executed there. This chapter of the facility's past ended as capital punishment was gradually phased out across the United Kingdom.
Location: Swansea
Inception: 1861
Official opening: 1861
GPS coordinates: 51.61500,-3.94900
Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:58
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