Guys Marsh

Opened in 1960 as a borstal, Guys Marsh became a Young Offender's Institution (YOI) in 1984. After completion of perimeter fencing in 1992 it became a closed establishment and started to accommodate adults. It is now a category C prison. Guys Marsh has constantly changed and grown from a YOI holding 300 and within 18 months it has become a prison holding up to 578.

There are currently 8 living units: 6 units holding 498 prisoners, 1 unit holding 40 enhanced prisoners and 1 unit in a less secure setting holding 40 enhanced prisoners.

Address:

Shaftesbury

Dorset

SP7 0AH

Tel: 01747 856400

Fax: 01747 856401

Governor: Julia Killick

Reception criteria: Normal reception arrangements. Guys Marsh does not accept prisoners under Rule 45/46, Section 53/2 or PSO 4400 Chapters 1 and 2.

Accommodation: Seven residential units have cellular accommodation and one unit has less secure rooms.

Operational Capacity: 578 as of 30th May 2008