Category B HMPPS
HMP Lewes
HMP Lewes is a local remand prison, holding both male adults and young offenders. When the prison was originally built in the 1950s, it was well outside the town of Lewes; however, over time the town has expanded and now the prison is only half a mile from the town centre. It was updated in 2008 and has a capacity of 742.
General Statistics
- Capacity723
- OperatorHMPPS
- Established1853
- CategoryCategory B
- Address1 Brighton Road, Lewes BN7 1EA
- Visiting HoursVisiting hours are 9:30 – 11:00 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and 14:10 – 15:35 Monday to Sunday.
Official Complaint Routes
- Email[email protected]
- Fatalities[email protected]
- Phone+44 20 7633 4100