HM Prison Northallerton was in use for over 200 years between 1788 and 2013. At various points in its history its inmates included male and female adult prisoners, women with children, youth offenders, and military prisoners. Today, the site of the prison is owned by Hambleton District Council.
Find out more about the prison and its history below.
Watch our short video on the history of Northallerton Prison and see how the site is changing after its closure.
Discover Northallerton Prison's history from 1783 to its closure in 2013.
Find out more about the prison's five listed buildings.
Explore the various forms of punishment that were employed during the prison's history.
Read extracts of memories from those who experienced Northallerton Prison first-hand.
Learn about some of the prisoners from the Northallerton Prison's past.
Read extracts from 'Note on the building of English prisons' from 1910.
Learn about the Glasshouse Riots of 1946, which caught national attention.
Hear Colin Narramore's story of growing up within the prison walls as the son of a prison officer.
View images from Northallerton Prison's C-Wing.
View images from Northallerton Prison's Governor's house.
View images from Northallerton Prison's gym and sportshall.
View images from Northallerton Prison's kitchen, reception and laundry.
View images relating to segregation and healthcare in Northallerton Prison.
View images from admin (formerly staff accommodation) in Northallerton Prison.
View images from Northallerton Prison's store rooms.
View images from Northallerton Prison's visiting area and old chapel.
View various images from Northallerton Prison.