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 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
HMP Thameside’s gym plays an important role in prisoner wellbeing, so we're happy that COVID friendly gym sessions have been introduced into the regime. Workouts are done on our running track outside with socially distanced stations. #SercoandProud #Fitness #Health https://t.co/WmRbfFUGfS
Prisoners who get a job on release are less likely to reoffend. That is why we provide employability packs to help prisoners produce good quality CVs & disclosure letters for their job applications and to give the best possible impression when seeking employment. #SercoandProud https://t.co/qECA1ZlNU2
Education plays a crucial role in reducing reoffending and so we're really happy to welcome back our tutors from @Novuschange as we gradually reintroduce our education services back into the prison with safety measures to keep both prisoners and tutors safe. #SercoandProud https://t.co/9nGs1AWTMm