Please note: Due to Covid-19 restrictions, social visits are currently suspended. Purple Visits video calls are available. You can also take a look at other ways to keep in touch while visits are suspended.

If you need support:

For more information, support and advice on all aspects of the justice system, you can contact the Prisoners’ Families Helpline on 0808 808 2003 (9am – 8pm Monday to Friday and 10am – 3pm at the weekend).

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Address:

HMP Lewes
1 Brighton Road
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 1EA

Visitor services at HMP Lewes are currently delivered by Spurgeons.

Visits information can be found on their website, the Ministry of Justice website or you can ring the main switchboard on 01273 785 100.

Remember, there are other ways to contact your loved ones:

• Exchange voice messages using the Prison Voicemail
• Send emails using the Email A Prisoner
• Write a letter to them.

You can also contact the Prisoners’ Families Helpline for advice, information and support on all aspects of the criminal justice system:

• Call 0808 808 2003 (9am – 8pm Monday to Friday and 10am – 3pm at the weekend)
• Email the team on [email protected]

If you are worried about your loved one while they are a resident at this prison, you can contact the Safer Custody team on 01273 785392 (from 7.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday only).

You may be asked to leave a voicemail. Please make sure you include:

• Your name.
• The reason that you are calling.
• The name of your family member/friend (and their prison number if you know it).
• Your telephone number (so that the prison can call you back).

Please wait at least 24 hours for a call back before contacting the prison again.