Wetherby Young Offender Institution

Wetherby is a young offender institution (YOI) in Yorkshire for children and young people aged 15 to 18.

Contact Wetherby if you have any questions about visiting.

If you get certain benefits or have an NHS health certificate, you might be able to get help with the costs of your visit, including:

You can book your visit by calling 01937 544207. The booking line is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 11:30am. Bookings must be made 48 hours in advance (weekends not included). Find out about call charges.

We run themed visits, such as grandparents, child or siblings-only visits. Email [email protected] or check our Twitter page for upcoming events. You can also email to find out about the support we offer for visitors with any disabilities and or neurodiversity needs.

Bookings must be made 48 hours in advance (weekends not included).

The closest railway stations are Leeds and York, where you can catch local buses to Wetherby town centre. Wetherby YOI is a 15 minute walk from the town, or you can take a taxi.

To plan your journey by public transport:

There is a visitors car park at Wetherby, including spaces for Blue Badge holders.

All visitors, aged 16 or older must prove their identity before entering Wetherby. Read the list of acceptable forms of ID when visiting a YOI.

All visitors are given a pat-down search, including children.

Refreshments are available from vending machines in the visits hall.

You can use a locker for any personal items that are not allowed into the visiting area. You’ll need to bring a £1 coin if you want to use a locker.