Morton Hall Prison
Morton Hall is a prison in Swinderby, near Lincoln, for men aged 18 and over.
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Book and plan your visit to Morton Hall
Morton Hall is now offering visits for family, friends and significant others, in line with stage 3 of the National Framework for Prisons.
Find out more about visiting someone in prison during the COVID-19 pandemic. You can also follow @HMPPS on Twitter and read a rolling update page.
There are a number of other ways to contact someone in prison if you are unable to visit them.
You can also contact the Prisoners’ Families Helpline on 0808 808 2003. You will not be able to book a visit using this number.
To visit someone in Morton Hall you can either book your visit or turn up on the day. Spaces fill up in advance so you are advised to book or risk getting turned away.
You will also need identification.
At least one visitor must be 18 or older at every visit.
Contact Morton Hall if you have any questions about visiting.
Help with the cost of your visit
If you get certain benefits or have an NHS health certificate, you might be able to get help with the costs of your visit, including:
- travel to Morton Hall
- somewhere to stay overnight
- meals
How to book family and friends visits
Visits can be booked by telephone or email.
Booking line: 01522 666 819
The booking line is open Monday to Sunday 9:30am to 12:30pm
Find out about call charges
Email booking: SocialVisits.MortonHall@justice.gov.uk
Visiting times:
- Monday: 13:15am to 4:00pm
- Tuesday: 13:15am to 4:00pm
- Wednesday: 13:15am to 4:00pm
- Thursday: 13:15am to 4:00pm and 5:45pm to 7pm
- Friday: 13:15am to 4:00pm
- Saturday: 13:15am to 4:00pm
- Sunday: 13:15am to 4:00pm
Visitors must arrive at least 30 minutes before the end of the visit to gain entry.
How to book legal and professional visits
Legal visits can be booked by telephone or email.
Booking line: 01522 666 819
The booking line is open daily from 9:30am to 12:30pm
Find out about call charges
Email booking: LegalVisits.MortonHall@justice.gov.uk
Visiting times
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 11:45am and 1:15pm to 5pm.
Visitors must arrive at least 20 minutes before the end of the visit to gain entry.
Getting to Morton Hall
The closest railway station is Swinderby, about a 15 minute walk from Morton Hall, however rail and bus services are limited.
Visitors can request a taxi from Lincoln or Newark-on-Trent by calling the visitors centre on 01522 666 819. Taxis must be booked at least 24 hours in advance. The line is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 11:30am.
To plan your journey by public transport:
There is a visitors car park, including space for Blue Badge holders.
Entering Morton Hall
All visitors, aged 16 or older must prove their identity before entering the prison. Read the list of acceptable forms of ID when visiting a prison.
All visitors will be given a rub-down search, including children. You may also be asked to pass a security dog.
Morton Hall has a family-friendly dress code which means visitors should dress appropriately. You may be turned away if you are wearing revealing clothing or anything with an offensive pattern or slogan.
There are strict controls on what you can take into Morton Hall. Each adult visitor will be allowed a small amount of cash to buy snacks in the visiting hall. You will have to leave most of your other items in a locker or with security. This includes pushchairs and car seats.
You will be told the rules by an officer at the start of your visit. If you do not comply with the rules, your visit could be cancelled and you could be banned from visiting again.
Visiting facilities
There is a visitors centre run by Lincolnshire Action Trust. Family and friends can relax and get advice and support from the staff.
There are facilities with refreshments, the opportunity to warm up baby food, a baby changing area, male and female toilets, and a disabled toilet.
Telephone: 01522 666 819
Find out about call charges
Opening hours:
- Monday: 9am to 12:15pm and 12:45pm to 4:30pm
- Tuesday: 9am to 12:15pm and 12:45pm to 4:30pm
- Wednesday: 9am to 12:15pm and 12:45pm to 4:30pm
- Thursday: 9am to 12:15pm and 12:45pm to 7pm
- Friday: 9am to 12:15pm and 12:45pm to 4:30pm
- Saturday: 12:45pm to 4:30pm
- Sunday: 12:45pm to 4:30pm
Family days
Morton Hall holds a number of Family days each year giving prisoners more time to spend time with their children in a relaxed setting.
Keep in touch with someone at Morton Hall
There are several ways you can keep in touch with a prisoner during their time at Morton Hall.
Secure video calls
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.
Phone calls
Prisoners are allowed their own basic mobile phones and can use these to make and receive calls. Some features, such as cameras, are not permitted.
Prisoners can also borrow phones from reception.
Prisoners have access to an internet hub where they can browse websites and access personal email.
Letters
You can write at any time.
Include the person’s name and number on the envelope.
If you do not know their number, contact Morton Hall.
All post, apart from legal letters, can be opened and checked by officers.
Send money and gifts
You can use the free and fast online service to send money to someone in prison.
You can no longer send money by bank transfer, cheque, postal order or send cash by post.
If you cannot use the online service, you may be able to apply for an exemption - for example if you:
- are unable to use a computer, a smart phone or the internet
- do not have a debit card
This will allow you to send money by post.
Gifts and parcels
Items such as clothes and books can be sent in to prisoners or handed in during a visit. Contact Morton Hall for more information on what’s allowed.
Family and friends of prisoners are permitted to send books directly to their loved ones, or can order books from approved retailers, which can source and send the books on to prisoners. For the full list of approved retailers, you can read the HMPPS Incentives Policy, Annex F.
Make sure to include the person’s name and number on the parcel.
All parcels can be opened and checked by officers.
Life at Morton Hall
Morton Hall holds adult men in Category C conditions, with 3 to 30 months left to serve. Prisoners can access family contact, legal support and a range of activities.
Security and safeguarding
Every person at Morton Hall has a right to feel safe. The staff are responsible for their safeguarding and welfare at all times.
In an emergency, call 01522 666 976 to talk to a member of staff.
All safeguarding processes are overseen by the Lincolnshire Safeguarding Adults Board.
Arrival and first night
When a prisoner first arrives at Morton Hall, they will be able to contact a family member by phone. This could be quite late in the evening, depending on the time they arrive.
They will get to speak to someone who will check how they’re feeling and ask about any immediate health and wellbeing needs.
Induction
Each person who arrives at Morton Hall gets an induction that lasts a couple of days. They will meet professionals who will help them with:
- health and wellbeing, including mental and sexual health
- any substance misuse issues, including drugs and alcohol
- personal development in custody and on release, including skills, education and training
In addition, they will meet with a member of Home Office staff.
Everyone also finds out about the rules, fire safety, and how things like calls and visits work.
Accommodation
Around 400 men live at Morton Hall across a number of residential units. These are:
- Seacole (for new arrivals)
- Fry
- Windsor
- Sharman
- Johnson
- Torr
There is also a care and separation unit.
Education, Skills and work activity
Prisoners have access to a broad range of learning opportunities, including vocational courses to improve personal growth, wellbeing and work related skills, English for speakers of other languages (ESOL), ICT, functional Maths and English. We have a range of work related activity that is aimed at preparing for employment upon release, including:
- Manufacturing operations
- Gardens and horticulture
- Barbering
- Catering and hospitality
- Painting and decorating
- Cleaning
- Peer mentoring
- Repair skills
- Waste management
Language Line and local translators are used to assist prisoners.
Support for family and friends
Find out about advice and helplines for family and friends.
Problems and complaints
If you have a problem contact Morton Hall.
Contact Morton Hall
Manager: Karen Head
Telephone: 01522 666 700
Fax: 01522 666 895
Find out about call charges
Address
IRC Morton Hall
Swinderby
Lincoln
LN6 9PT
Safer custody
If you have concerns about the safety or wellbeing of a man in Morton Hall, you can leave a message on the safeguarding line. Messages are checked at least 4 times a day.
Telephone: 01522 666 885
Find out about call charges
In an emergency, call 01522 666 976 to talk to a member of staff.
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Last updated 1 December 2021 + show all updates
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Updates to visiting times for family and friends and legal visitors.
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