HMP Thameside
Welcome to HMP Thameside. We are committed to ensuring a safe, secure and decent prison for everyone. Through this website you will be able to access information to answer questions you may have.
Covid-19 Update: In line with the government rules we are sorry to announce that there will be no visits at HMP Thameside until further notice. We know how difficult this is but these measures are being taken for everyone’s safety and security.
HMP Thameside is a local category B resettlement prison in the Thamesmead area of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, South-East London and is situated next to HMPs Belmarsh.
Thameside is London’s only private prison and can currently hold 900 convicted and remand male prisoners. A new-build prison, successfully completed in 2015, Serco has run the facility since it opened. The prison quickly and safely respond to the needs of the custodial population within the heart of London.
Tweets from HMP Thameside
A video message from David Bamford, Director of HMP Thameside, introducing himself and talking about addressing the prison’s challenges and the way ahead for the prison. #SercoandProud https://t.co/DfQjch1y5S
On the run-up to #ArmedForcesDay, we’ve been collecting donations from staff & prisoners in support of @HelpforHeroes. Several colleagues & prisoners are veterans and some employees are reservists, making this week an important time for many. #ArmedForcesWeek #ArmedForcesWeek2020 https://t.co/COVZSrb7Ew
The latest edition of the Serco Justice E-Newsletter is here https://t.co/z8JCOzgFt0 giving the latest developments, achievements and events from HMP Thameside along with our sister @SercoGroup prisons. #SercoandProud https://t.co/iVrqnHJ9Bq