HM Prison Isle of Wight

HMP Isle of Wight is a super prison on the Isle of Wight, UK, combining the two island prisons, Albany and Parkhurst. On 1 April 2009, the two prisons (along with Camp Hill which closed in 2013) were merged with each site retaining their old names. Across the two sites there are over 1,000 prisoners, making it one of the largest prisons in the country.

HMP Isle of Wight
HMP Isle of Wight
LocationNewport, Isle of Wight, England
Security classAdult Male/Category B
Population1,700
Opened2009
Managed byHis Majesty's Prison Service
GovernorDoug Graham
Websitewww.gov.uk/guidance/isle-of-wight-prison
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