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Northallerton

The former county gaol for the North Riding of Yorkshire, the establishment dates from 1783. 


It has had a number of changes of role over the years, including use as a military prison, a training prison for adults and a remand centre.


Since the summer of 2002 it has operated as a Young Offender Institution for prisoners serving under two years.


Address:
East Road
Northallerton
North Yorkshire
DL6 1NW


Tel: 01609 785 100
Fax: 01609 785 101


Governor: Norman Griffin


Accommodation: Cells


Operational Capacity: 252 as of 10th December 2007


Reception Criteria: Convicted prisoners serving two years or less, or in the last three months of their sentence.


Northallerton


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