Hapap

Dover Prison is a service run centre which was opened on the 29 April 2002 as an Immigration Removal Centre having previously been run as a Young Offender's Institute. It occupies a historical site on top of the cliffs with views across the docks. Dover IRC is run by HM Prison Service.

Bed spaces; 314 - for males over the age of 18.

Facilities include; Education is provided on site via a dedicated unit running a selection of language and other classes, i.e. English, Arts, Crafts, Computers and IT.

• Two gymnasiums
• Shop facility allowing the detainees to purchase small items such as chocolate, phone-cards and toiletries.
• External activities are provided and there is a new Astro-turf pitch for playing of ball games etc.
• There are common association rooms where detainees have access to the pay-phones, play board games or simply watch television.
• Laundry service provided for the detainees on site.
• Several prayer rooms, a multi-faith room and a mosque
• Medical facilities are provided with on-site nurse coverage 24hrs.
• There are medical observation rooms and secure rooms for use, as and when required.