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: Social visits have been restarted at HMP Thameside in a reduced and controlled capacity. This is in accordance with the current government guidelines on Covid-19. Please see "Our response to Covid-19" for further information on who can attend and what to expect on Social Visits at HMP Thameside.
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 1232 convicted and remand male prisoners. A new-build prison, successfully completed in March 2012, 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
1/2: Due to London being placed in Tier 2 from December 2, we are happy to announce the re-opening of social visits. Visits can be booked from Monday 30th November. Unfortunately, we are not allowed to accept visitors from areas under Tier 3 restrictions. https://t.co/0lxuSmQjuW
1/3: As you know, the government has implemented a month-long period of national restrictions in England to slow the spread of coronavirus in the community. Unfortunately, at HMP Thameside we have to suspend visits during this time. https://t.co/mFgitye2JL
We’re pleased to see that prisoners from HMP Thameside have won thirteen awards in this year’s #KoeslterAwards competition by @KoestlerArts. Art is an important form of self-expression and we want to thank Koestler Arts for helping to highlight this! #NoLockdownInTheImagination https://t.co/fAj1YSNXqU