HMP Huntercombe opened as a prison in 1946, the site was
originally built as an internment camp during the last war, when for a short
period it held Rudolf Hess, on his way south after he famously parachuted into
Scotland. Extensive redevelopment has taken place over the last twenty years
and there is little left of the wartime buildings.
Currently Huntercombe is a Category C adult male
establishment holding a solely foreign national population in order to support
government priorities on the deportation of foreign national offenders. Courses
delivered within the prison include: P&D, Barbering, Multi-Skills, Hospitality,
Business, PSD, Mentoring, Money Management, Art and ESOL. Also Functional
Skills based courses including English, Maths and ITQ.
The education department working day
is from 7.50am – 4.40pm Monday – Thursday & 7.50am-1.30pm Friday