HMP Norwich predominantly serves the Courts of Norfolk and Suffolk. The prison has occupied its current site overlooking the city of Norwich since 1887. The site consists of:

• A wing - Induction unit, First Night Centre, IDTS stabilisation and maintenance.
• B & C wing - Local prison housing Cat C prisoners
• D wing (Britannia House) - Resettlement unit housing Cat D prisoners
• E wing – Rule 45 Sex Offenders
• F & G wings - Local Discharge Unit (LDU) housing low-risk Cat C prisoners, local to the East of England, serving 12 months or less
• Health Care Centre - Type 3 unit also serving HMPS Wayland and Blundeston
• L wing – Elderly Lifer Unit
• M wing – Houses Cat C prisoners serving 2 years or less
• Segregation Unit

Address:
The Governor
Knox Road
Norwich
Norfolk
NR1 4LU

Tel: 01603 708 600
Fax: 01603 708 601

Governor: Will Styles

Accommodation:HMP Norwich has a majority of single cells, with shared accommodation available across the establishment.

Operational Capacity: 767 as of 28th February 2010

Reception Criteria: Normal reception arrangements. HMP Norwich accepts male prisoners (Adult men & Young Offenders) whether convicted (Cat B, C or D) or on remand.