Whatton

Inside the prison and daily life

Whatton is a men's prison in Nottinghamshire for men convicted of sexual offences. Its accommodation is arranged across three main wings, with most prisoners in single cells. Its role brings together secure custody, education, practical skills and programmes intended to address offending behaviour.

Learning opportunities include general education and vocational training. Work-related activity covers industrial workshops, manufacturing, farming and gardening. These provide different ways of taking part in a purposeful routine, from classroom study to practical tasks and maintaining the prison's grounds.

Offending behaviour programmes form another significant part of the described provision. Such programmes have a different purpose from simply keeping someone occupied: they are intended to support work on patterns of thinking and behaviour relevant to offending. Participation and progress need to be considered within an individual's sentence plan.

Visiting and family contact

The prison works with organisations supporting reading, older people, carers and contact outside custody. PACT provides information and support for families and friends. New arrivals receive an induction explaining health, support, rules and visits. A profile of Whatton therefore needs to consider individual needs and rehabilitation alongside the establishment's specialist population.

Anyone arranging a visit should check the latest booking rules, identification requirements and accessibility arrangements before travelling. Education and work described here are provision offered, rather than a guarantee of individual access or outcomes.

Practical advice before you make arrangements

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

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