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.

In September 2010 the establishment expanded its population base and changed role from a YOI to HMP/YOI holding both Young Offenders and Adults from the North Yorkshire Area.

Address:
East Road
Northallerton
North Yorkshire
DL6 1NW

Tel: 01609 785 100
Fax: 01609 785 101

Governor: Chris Dyer

Accommodation: Cells

Operational Capacity: 252 as of 27th October 2010

A copy of the North Yorkshire Criminal Justice Business Plan is available on request.

Reception Criteria: Convicted adult offenders serving six years or less and in the last two years of their sentence;
and Convicted young offenders serving two years or less, or in the last three months of their sentence.