Bullingdon

Inside the prison and daily life

Bullingdon is a men's prison near Bicester in Oxfordshire. Its accommodation is organised across six houseblocks, with many prisoners sharing cells.

Learning opportunities range from English and maths to distance study with the Open University. Vocational subjects include printing, construction, industrial cleaning, computing, barbering, music, cookery and hospitality.

Work is also available in the laundry, farms and gardens. Some jobs allow prisoners to gain qualifications while carrying out practical tasks, linking daily employment with their longer-term plans.

The regime includes accredited offending behaviour programmes. These sit alongside education and work rather than replacing the need for practical release preparation.

Visiting and family contact

New arrivals receive an induction covering health, welfare, prison rules and the practical arrangements for calls and visits. Education and training are part of the support introduced during that early period.

Family services provide information and guidance through the visitors centre. Relatives can seek help with understanding prison procedures and maintaining contact during custody.

Visits must be arranged under the prison's current rules, including approval, booking and identification. Anyone planning a journey should check the latest instructions rather than relying on an old timetable.

Practical advice before you make arrangements

Use Bullingdon's official page below for its current booking route, required identification, permitted items and travel instructions.

Confirm that the person is still at Bullingdon and that your visit has been accepted before making travel arrangements. Ask the prison in advance about disability access, medication or children's needs.