Family communication toolkit
A step-by-step guide for families using the United Kingdomprison system. Everything below is aggregated from public sources; the prison's own official channels are linked where available.
Data is aggregated from public sources and may be incomplete or out of date. Always verify with primary sources before acting on any figure. See data sources.
Address block. Copy and paste into your envelope or shipping label.
Prisoner Full Name & Prisoner Number HMP Rochester HMP/YOI Rochester 1 Fort Road Rochester Kent ME1 3QS See map Help us to improve this page. Give us your feedback in this 2-minute survey . Kent ME1 3QS South-East & East United Kingdom
This prison's specific mail rules
Format: Prisoner Name & Number, HMP Rochester, HMP/YOI Rochester 1 Fort Road Rochester Kent ME1 3QS See map Help us to improve this page. Give us your feedback in this 2-minute survey .. Use Send Money to a Prisoner (GOV.UK) for funds — cash not accepted.
Country-wide mail rules
Free, online. Funds typically appear in 3 working days.
This prison's general number: 0300 060 6513(administrative — you cannot speak to inmates this way)
Book a visit: Prison Visits Booking — GOV.UK
Book online; allow at least 7 days. Free to family.
This prison's visiting rules
time of this visit. It comprises one older set of buildings, being the
Country-wide visiting rules
Pay per message; the prison prints it and delivers in the inmate's daily post.
Important
This toolkit aggregates publicly available guidance. Rules vary by facility and change over time — always confirm with the prison's official contact channels before sending mail, money, or attempting a visit.