Lindholme inspection report 2026
Report for Lindholme Prison
Summary
A former RAF base near Doncaster, HMP Lindholme is a large category C training prison holding just under 1,000 men, and comprising a mixture of old, re-purposed RAF accommodation and more modern but run-down cell blocks. Since we last visited, the prison had experienced considerable operational pressure, most notably, a substantial increase in population churn. The governor had been in post for a year and brought stability to the prison, maintaining an energetic leadership style. He had set clear expectations, improved communication with prisoners and increased the visibility of senior managers on residential units. Staff understood his priorities, and there were signs of better coordination operationally, and in the delivery of core services. However, the prison continued to face some significant and persistent challenges.