Visiting Information

Visiting information for Grendon can be seen below.

Social Visits

Wed: 12:45 - 14:45

Sat: 13:45 - 16:00

Sun: 13:45 - 16:00

Booking information: Only the prisoner that you are going to visit can book.

Additional information: Grendon is proud of its visits centre and of the facilities it provides.  This has been recognised by it being awarded a Charter Mark.  We endeavour to provide a relaxed and informal atmosphere for the people and children that use it.

The visits centre is a no smoking area. There is an inside children's playroom and an outside play area.  A baby changing room is available.   

Disabled access:  The visits centre is accessible via ramps and a disabled toilet is available.  For the latest details of the centre and the facilities available contact the prison on 01296 443000 and listen to the recorded message.

Please note that there are no facilities outside the prison.  The canteen provides light refreshments including tea and coffee.

All visitors will be required to produce ID prior to entry and all children entering the prison must have a pre-booked visit.

You may be entitled to help with your travel expenses. Please visit the Assisted Prison Visits Scheme page for more information.

How to get there:

• Those who need to use public transport from either Aylesbury or Bicester should use the no.16 buses, operated by the Arriva and Red Rose companies, which come into the prison grounds on Wednesday and Saturday. Buses are infrequent and can be unreliable. Timetables are available in the visits centre. All travel information can be obtained by phoning the Bucks Country Council Traveline on 0345 382000
• There are frequent services to the nearby rail stations of Bicester Town station (trains to and from Oxford), Bicester North station (trains to and from London Marylebone) and Aylesbury station (trains to and from London Paddington.)
• From Bicester: take the A41 towards Aylesbury. A left hand turn is signed to HMP Grendon.
• From Aylesbury: take the A41 towards Bicester for about 12 miles. A right turn is signed to HMP Grendon and the prison is about two miles up this road on the right.