Five Wells Prison, also referred to as Wellingborough Prison, due to it being built on same site as the latter, is a Category C Adult Male prison, located in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England. With a maximum capacity of 1,687, it is the largest prison in the East Midlands, and one of the largest in the UK. The prison is operated by G4S. [1]

Environment for prisoners, some of which have struggled with alcohol or substance misuse who have been living a successful substance free life at HMP Five Wells. They are actively engaged and positively contributing to the wider Five Wells community.

There are several ways you can keep in touch with someone during their time at Five Wells: Secure video calling is available at this prison. Family and friends need to download the purple visits app, create an account, register all visitors, and add the prisoner to their contact list.

Mar 4, 2022 · HMP Five Wells, in Wellingborough, opened last month and will cater for 1,680 prisoners. The Category C facility will not have bars on its windows and cells will be called rooms. Both its...

Jun 24, 2022 · For details on when and how to arrange visits, understand how the prison is run and how to get in contact, visit Five Wells Prison. Five Wells is a privately run male prison in...

Dec 10, 2024 · There is "encouraging evidence of progress" at a prison despite a 27% increase in the recorded rate of self-harm among inmates, a report said. HMP Five Wells opened in Wellingborough,...

Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Five Wells by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (2–12 January 2024) Opening in early 2022, this was Five Wells’ first inspection. After a period of...

HMP Five Wells is the newest Category C resettlement prison in the UK, located in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. This modern facility, operated by G4S, officially opened its doors to inmates in early 2022, replacing the former HMP Wellingborough which closed in 2012.

HMP Five Wells. Millers Park, Wellingborough, NN8 2NG. Tel: 01933 718888 (24 hours) Or visit www.g4s.com/en-gb

Oct 3, 2023 · Prison officers have anonymously told Sky News drugs and other contraband have made their way into HMP Five Wells prison, claiming some staff members have been encouraged to take 'jobs' by inmates.