Social visits are held on Saturday and Sunday, 9:15am-11:15am and 2:15pm-4:15pm. On the fourth Saturday of each month, the regular visiting session is replaced by a Children’s Visiting session.
You can book visits online at www.gov.uk/prison-visits . All you need is the name and date of birth of the person you are visiting and their prisoner number. You can choose up to 3 possible dates and times. Prison booking staff will check what’s available and confirm your visit by email.
If you’ve made an online visit booking request and haven’t received a confirmation email within 1-3 working days, email SocialVisits.Bure@justice.gov.uk or call 01603 326252, lines are open:
- Tue: 08:30 – 12:00
- Wed: 08:30 – 12:00
- Thu: 10:00 – 12:00
- Sat – Sun: 08:30 – 12:00
You can also get your Visiting Order emailed direct to you. You must print out the VO and bring it with you on your visit or you wont be allowed into the visits hall. If you want to use this service, firstly email SocialVisits.Bure@justice.gov.uk with the header ‘ VO Email Request’ . In your email you must make it clear that you want to get the VO by email ( eg ‘I wish to apply for the option to receive Visiting Orders by email’), and you must give the name, date of birth, and home address of those applying for a visit. Don’t forget the make clear the email address you want the VO sending to.
Transport to the Prison
The prison is in a rural location, not well served by public transport. There is a limited bus service, call 0871 200 2233 for the national travel service help line look online at Travel East Anglia . The prison does run subsidised bus which you can book at the same time you book your visit, and this picks up at both the bus and the train station in Norwich. For times, prices and availability call the visitors centre 01603 326051.
The nearest train station is Norwich, about 15 miles away. You can get taxi’s or prebook them on 01603 700700/666611/455555 but they aren’t cheap at around £20 one way.
By car leave Norwich in a northern direction on the B1150 sign posted North Walsham. Follow the B1150 through Sco Ruston and Scottow taking the first left after North Walsham Rugby Club. Take the 4th left onto Hautbois Road and then the third left into HMP Bure. The sat nav address is postcode NR10 5AJ.
There are parking facilities at the prison, follow the signs upon arrival. Dedicated spaces for disabled persons are also available.
Frequently Asked Questions
When are social visits at HMP Bure?
Social visits at HMP Bure are held on Saturday and Sunday, 9:15am-11:15am and 2:15pm-4:15pm. On the fourth Saturday of each month, the regular session is replaced by a Children’s Visiting session.
How do I book a visit at HMP Bure?
You can book online at www.gov.uk/prison-visits using the name, date of birth and prisoner number of the person you are visiting. You can choose up to 3 possible dates and times, and booking staff will confirm your visit by email.
What if I don’t get a booking confirmation email?
If you haven’t received a confirmation within 1–3 working days, email the prison’s Social Visits address or call 01603 326252 during the listed opening hours.
Can I get my Visiting Order by email?
Yes, you can request this by emailing the prison. You must print the Visiting Order and bring it with you, or you won’t be allowed into the visits hall.
How do I get to HMP Bure without a car?
The prison is in a rural location not well served by public transport, but a subsidised bus can be booked at the same time as your visit, picking up from both the bus and train stations in Norwich.