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Weekday visits are for both main prisoners and those in the Vulnerable Prisoners Unit (VPU). Dedicated VPU sessions and mainstream sessions alternate between Saturday and Sunday.",null,"+441803 814 600","HMP Channings Wood is located near Newton Abbot in Devon, and is a category C training prison. Built on a former Ministry of Defence site, it was originally opened in 1974 and since then, the building has been developed to accommodate more prisoners. It mainly takes inmates from the South West area and has a capacity of 731.","1974",731,"HMP Channing’s Wood has eight residential units, known as ‘living blocks’ (LB). LB1 to LB5 are similar, with 112 cells over two floors. LB1accommodates 138 prisoners and is the only block with single cells that hold two prisoners. LB2 to LB5 each accommodates 112 prisoners, and are designated as single occupancy. LB6 and LB7 accommodate prisoners on the highest level of privileges, holding 34 and 40 prisoners, respectively. LB8 accommodates 64 prisoners in double cells. LB1, LB5 and LB7 hold mainly vulnerable prisoners, whereas the rest are held in LBs 2, 3, 4, 6 & 8.","In 2006, ten prisoners staged a rooftop protest for 28 hours. They were unhappy to have their food prepared by prisoners who were registered sex offenders. The protest was resolved peacefully.","3",101,165,"2026-10-07T08:31:47.000Z","channings-wood-prison","2025-10-21T12:29:21.000Z","To visit someone in Channings Wood you must:\n\n- be on that person's visitor list\n- book your visit in advance\n- have the required ID with you when you go\n\nAt least one visitor must be 18 or older at every visit.\n\nThere may be a limit to the number of visits a prisoner can have. You can check this with Channings Wood.\n\nContact Channings Wood if you have any questions about visiting.\n\nHelp with the cost of your visit\n\nIf you get certain benefits or have an NHS health certificate, you might be able to get help with the costs of your visit (https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gov.uk\u002Fhelp-with-prison-visits), including:\n\n- travel to Channings Wood\n- somewhere to stay overnight\n- meals\n\nHow to book family and friends visits\n\nTo arrange a visit you can:\n\n- book your visit online (https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gov.uk\u002Fprison-visits).\n- telephone 01803 812060\n\nBooking line opening times:\n\n- Monday, 10am to 2:30pm\n- Tuesday, 10am to 2:30pm\n- Wednesday, 10am to 2:30pm\n- Thursday, 10am to 2:30pm\n- Friday, 10am to 2:30pm\n- Saturday, closed\n- Sunday, closed\n\nFind out about call charges (https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gov.uk\u002Fcall-charges)\n\nEmail: socialvisits.channingswood@justice.gov.uk\n\nVisiting times:\n\n- Monday, closed\n- Tuesday, closed\n- Wednesday, 2pm to 4pm\n- Thursday, closed\n- Friday, 2pm to 4pm\n- Saturday, 2pm to 4pm\n- Sunday, 2pm to 4pm\n\nSaturday and Sunday visits alternate between prisoners in the main prison and the vulnerable prisoner's unit. The booking line can advise you on the appropriate weekend day to visit.\n\nThe visiting entitlement is one hour only, between the hours of 2pm to 4pm, however we will endeavour to allow you to have as much time as possible.\n\nHow to book official visits\n\nTo arrange an official visit you can:\n\n- email legalvisits.channingswood@justice.gov.uk\n\nOfficial video and face to face visits:\n\n- Tuesday, 9:30am to 11:30am\n- Thursday, 9:30am to 11:30am\n\nWhen booking, include:\n\n- name of the prisoner\n- date and time\n- contact details\n\nGetting to Channings Wood\n\nFind HMP Channings Wood on a map (https:\u002F\u002Fconsent.google.com\u002Fm?continue=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Fmaps\u002Fplace\u002FHMP%2BChannings%2BWood\u002F@50.5105802,-3.6538677,17z\u002Fdata%3D!4m5!3m4!1s0x486d046f1cae26d5:0xf84374b128c841d9!8m2!3d50.5105802!4d-3.651679?shorturl%3D1&gl=IE&m=0&pc=m&uxe=eomtm&cm=2&hl=en&src=1)\n\nThe closest railway station is Newton Abbot which is around 4 miles from Channings Wood Prison. There is a large taxi rank at the train station and will cost approximately £13 to £15 Monday to Saturday and approximately £18 to £20 on Sundays.\n\nTo plan your journey by public transport:\n\n- use National Rail Enquiries (https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nationalrail.co.uk\u002F)\n- use Traveline for local bus times (https:\u002F\u002Fwww.traveline.info\u002F)\n\nThere is a bus stop at the front of the drive to the establishment that leaves from Sherbourne road in Newton Abbot (main bus station) this is a county bus service and information for the service can be found here (http:\u002F\u002Fcountrybusdevon.co.uk\u002F176-newton-abbot-denbury-via-ogwell\u002F).\n\nThere is limited parking available onsite for visitors, including spaces at the front entrance for Blue Badge holders.\n\nEntering Channings Wood\n\nAll 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 (https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gov.uk\u002Fgovernment\u002Fpublications\u002Fmanagement-of-security-at-visits-policy-framework-open-estate\u002Facceptable-forms-of-identification-id-when-visiting-a-prison-in-england-and-wales-annex-a).\n\nBook in at the visitors centre at least half an hour before your visit. The booking office opens at midday on visit days.\n\nYou must be at the prison gates no later than 3pm for your visit, if you're later than this time, you will not be allowed to enter.\n\nYou may have your finger or thumb prints scanned as part of a security check. You may also have an iris scan. All visitors, apart from children, will have their photo taken.\n\nAll visitors will need to be given a rub-down search, including children. You may also be sniffed by security dogs.\n\nChannings Wood Prison has a strict dress code policy.\n\nThe following items of clothing should not be worn:\n\n- hats, scarves, or head coverings which are not worn on religious grounds\n- jackets or coats, hoodies, or gloves\n- inappropriately damaged clothing\n- metal hair accessories\n- steel toe capped shoes\u002Fboots or cycle\u002Fmotorcycle shoes\n- non-prescription glasses, that is: sunglasses\n- see-through \u002F revealing clothing\n- ripped Jeans\n- items of clothing that display offensive abusive or insulting words or gestures\n- mini or very short skirts\u002Fdresses unless worn with leggings\n- shorts which are shorter than mid-thigh to knee length\n- visible or exposed underwear\n- smart watches\n\nIt is up to prison staff to make decisions and judgements as to when clothing is inappropriate. When making these decisions, staff will always consider decency and diversity. You may be asked to adjust clothing or wear alternative clothing if available. As a last resort your visit may be cancelled if the dress code cannot be followed.\n\nThere are strict controls on what you can take into Channings Wood Prison. You will have to leave most of the things you have with you in a locker. This includes pushchairs and car seats.\n\nYou may bring in dummies, baby wipes, nappies, milk powder and prescribed medication. All baby items must be in a clear plastic bag.\n\nPlease note that some of these items may be bagged and tagged in the Visitors' Centre prior to entry into the prison.\n\nYou 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.\n\nVisiting facilities\n\nThere is a visitors' centre run by Prison Advice and Care Trust (https:\u002F\u002Fwww.prisonadvice.org.uk\u002Fhmp-channings-wood). It includes toilets and a children's play area, and staff are available to offer support and advice to visitors.\n\nThe visitor's centre is open on visits days from midday to 4:30pm.\n\nTelephone: 01803 814 893\n\n- Wednesday, midday to 4:30pm\n- Friday, midday to 4:30pm\n- Saturday, midday to 4:30pm\n- Sunday, midday to 4:30pm\n\nFood and Drink is available during your visit. When you arrive at the Visitor Centre to sign in, you will be given an order form where you can choose what food and drink, you'd like during your visit. Refreshments are paid for prior to your visit and payment can only be made with cash.\n\nPlease note, food and drink are subject to availability, and we may not always have the full menu.\n\nFamily days\n\nChannings Wood run family visits throughout the year. Details on how these visits are run and what dates they are can be found by contacting: Family_Strategy@justice.gov.uk\n\nPACT (https:\u002F\u002Fwww.prisonadvice.org.uk\u002Fhmp-channings-wood) provides a range of activities for the whole family.","There are several ways you can keep in touch with a prisoner during their time at Channings Wood.\n\nSecure video calls for family and friends by Prison Video\n\nTo have a secure video call with someone in this prison you need to:\n\n- Download the Prison Video app (https:\u002F\u002Fprisonvideo.com\u002Fapp)\n- Create an account\n- Register all visitors\n- Add the prisoner to your contact list.\n\nHow to book a secure video call\n\nSecure video calls at this prison can be requested by prisoners only.\n\nYou will receive a notification if a prisoner has requested a video call with you.\n\nRead more about how it works (https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gov.uk\u002Fguidance\u002Fvisit-a-prisoner-using-a-video-call).\n\nPhone calls\n\nPrisoners have phones in their cells, but they cannot receive calls and can only make them. They have to buy phone credits to do this.\n\nThey 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.\n\nYou can also exchange voicemails using the Prison Voicemail service (https:\u002F\u002Fprisonvoicemail.com\u002F).\n\nOfficers may listen to phone calls as a way of preventing crime and helping keep people safe.\n\nEmail\n\nYou can send emails to someone in Channings Wood using the Email a Prisoner service (https:\u002F\u002Fwww.emailaprisoner.com\u002F).\n\nYou might also be able to attach photos and receive replies from the prisoner, depending on the rules at Channings Wood.\n\nLetters\n\nYou can write at any time.\n\nInclude the person's name and prisoner number on the envelope.\n\nIf you do not know their prisoner number, contact Channings Wood (https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gov.uk\u002Fguidance\u002Fchannings-wood-prison#contacts).\n\nAll post, apart from legal letters, will be opened and checked by officers.","You can use the free and fast online service to send money to someone in prison (https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gov.uk\u002Fsend-prisoner-money).\n\nYou can no longer send money by bank transfer, cheque, postal order or send cash by post.\n\nIf you cannot use the online service, you may be able to apply for an exemption (https:\u002F\u002Fsend-money-to-prisoner.service.gov.uk\u002Fhelp\u002Fapply-for-exemption\u002F) - for example if you:\n\n- are unable to use a computer, a smart phone or the internet\n- do not have a debit card\n\nThis will allow you to send money by post.\n\nGifts and parcels\n\nPeople in Channings Wood are given a list of approved items that can be sent to them as gifts. Contact Channings Wood (https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gov.uk\u002Fguidance\u002Fchannings-wood-prison#contacts) for more information on what's allowed.\n\nMake sure to include the person's name and prisoner number on the parcel.\n\nAll parcels will be opened and checked by officers.\n\nFriends and families of prisoners are permitted to send books directly to their loved ones, or can order books from approved retailers, which can source and send the books on to prisoners.\n\nFor the full list of approved retailers, you can read Prison education and library services, Annex A (https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gov.uk\u002Fgovernment\u002Fpublications\u002Fprison-education-and-library-services-for-adult-prisons-in-england\u002Fannex-a-sending-and-handing-in-of-books-to-prisoners).","Channings Wood is committed to providing a safe and educational environment where prisoners can learn new skills to help them on release.\n\nArrival and first night\n\nWhen a prisoner first arrives at Channings Wood, they will be able to contact a family member by phone. This could be quite late in the evening, depending on the time they arrive.\n\nThey will get to speak to someone who will check how they're feeling and ask about any immediate health and wellbeing or family needs.\n\nInduction\n\nEach prisoner who arrives at Channings Wood gets an induction that lasts about 3 weeks. They will meet professionals who will help them with:\n\n- health and wellbeing, including mental and sexual health\n- any substance misuse issues, including drugs and alcohol\n- personal development in custody and on release, including skills, education and training\n- other support (sometimes called ‘interventions'), such as managing difficult emotions\n\nEveryone also finds out about the rules, fire safety, and how things like calls and visits work.\n\nAccommodation\n\nUp to 748 prisoners are accommodated at HMP Channings Wood. All cells have a toilet, sink and a phone.\n\nThere is a gym and sports hall.\n\nA chapel and separate multi-faith room is available. Appropriate services and meetings are arranged for all major religions.\n\nEducation and work\n\nPrisoners at Channings Wood are encouraged to take part in meaningful activity and gain qualifications by enrolling into education and vocational training or work in one of the prison industries or domestic roles.\n\nThe prison has 4 large industrial workshops and many vocational training courses and educational activities as well as offending behaviour programmes (https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gov.uk\u002Fguidance\u002Foffending-behaviour-programmes-and-interventions).\n\nThere are resettlement services that offer advice on housing, debt management and help with finding employment.\n\nTemporary Release\n\nSome prisoners may qualify for release on temporary licence. This can be used to gain work experience in the local community, prepare for release or spend time with family. Prisoners can apply for this within the prison.","Find out about advice and helplines for family and friends (https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gov.uk\u002Fsupport-for-families-friends-of-prisoners).\n\nTo contact our Head of Reducing Re-Offending or our family champion at Channings Wood please email: Family_Strategy@justice.gov.uk.\n\nConcerns, problems, complaints and security and safeguarding\n\nIn an emergency\n\nCall 01803 814 600 if you think a prisoner is at immediate risk of harm. Ask for the Orderly Officer and explain that your concern is an emergency.\n\n- Contact category: Phone number: Additional information\n- Non-emergency: 01803 814 679: Call this number if you have concerns about a prisoner's safety or wellbeing which are serious but not life-threatening or complete a safer custody contact form (https:\u002F\u002Fwww.prisonersfamilies.org\u002Fforms\u002Fhmp-channings-wood-safer-custody-contact-form) on the Prisoners' Families Helpline website.\n- Staff Integrity Hotline: 0800 917 6877 (24 hours answering machine): This number can be called anonymously. If you are concerned about a prisoner being bullied by a member of staff, you can use this number. As this line is managed separately from the prison, you can call this number anonymously.\n- Prisoners' Families Helpline: 0808 808 2003: The Prisoners' Families Helpline (https:\u002F\u002Fwww.prisonersfamilies.org\u002F) can provide confidential support, advice and guidance.\n- Unwanted Prisoner Contact: 0300 060 6699: If a prisoner is contacting you and you want them to stop, you can use the Unwanted Prisoner Contact Service (https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gov.uk\u002Fget-support-as-a-victim-of-crime). You can complete the Stop prisoner contact online form (https:\u002F\u002Funwanted-prisoner-contact.form.service.justice.gov.uk\u002F), email unwantedprisonercontact@justice.gov.uk or contact by phone.\n\nFind out about call charges (https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gov.uk\u002Fcall-charges).\n\nInspection reports\n\nHM Prison and Probation Service publishes action plans for Channings Wood (https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gov.uk\u002Fgovernment\u002Fpublications\u002Fchannings-wood-prison-action-plan) in response to independent inspections.","Governor: Huw Sullivan\n\nTelephone: 01803 814600 Fax: 01803 814 601 Find out about call charges (https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gov.uk\u002Fcall-charges)\n\nAddress\n\nHMP Channings Wood Denbury Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 6DW\n\nSee map (https:\u002F\u002Fconsent.google.com\u002Fm?continue=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Fmaps\u002Fplace\u002FHMP%2BChannings%2BWood\u002F@50.5105802,-3.6538677,17z\u002Fdata%3D!4m5!3m4!1s0x486d046f1cae26d5:0xf84374b128c841d9!8m2!3d50.5105802!4d-3.651679?shorturl%3D1&gl=IE&m=0&pc=m&uxe=eomtm&cm=2&hl=en&src=1)\n\nHelp us to improve this page. Give us your feedback in this 2-minute survey (https:\u002F\u002Fwww.smartsurvey.co.uk\u002Fs\u002Fchannings-wood\u002F).","HM Prison and Probation Service","50.510479","-3.651837",{"officers":34,"forces":35,"courts":36,"prisons":37,"hearings":38,"legals":39},769,50,224,120,41,11437]