HM Prison Wakefield, High-security prison in Wakefield, England
The Victorian architecture of HM Prison Wakefield spans across multiple buildings within a secure compound designed to house Category A male offenders.
Established in 1594 as a house of correction, HM Prison Wakefield evolved into England's oldest operating dispersal prison, receiving this designation in 1967.
The education department provides inmates access to courses ranging from basic skills to university level education through partnership with Manchester College.
Visitors must schedule appointments two days in advance, present valid identification, and undergo security screenings including pat-downs and drug detection procedures.
The facility maintains specialized single-occupancy cells with integral sanitation systems to accommodate approximately 600 high-risk offenders.
Location: Wakefield
Inception: 1594
Website: https://gov.uk/guidance/wakefield-prison
GPS coordinates: 53.68250,-1.50917
Latest update: March 18, 2025 18:54
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