HM Prison Durham

HM Prison Durham is a Georgian era reception Category B men's prison, located in the Elvet area of Durham in County Durham, England. Built in 1819, the prison is operated by His Majesty's Prison Service. Its women prisoners were all moved out to other prisons in 2005 due to overcrowding and suicides.

"Durham prison" redirects here. For the high security prison on the outskirts of Durham, see HM Prison Frankland.

HMP Durham
Durham Prison viewed from the main tower of the cathedral
LocationDurham, County Durham
Security classAdult Male/Category B
Capacity980 as of 2022
Population980 (as of September 2022)
Opened19th century
Managed byHM Prison Services
GovernorTim Healy
WebsiteDurham at justice.gov.uk
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