Tinsley House immigration removal centre
About the centre
Tinsley House is an immigration removal centre managed by GSL UK Ltd on behalf of the UK Border Agency. The purpose built centre, which operates in accordance with Detention Centre Rules (2001) is adjacent to Gatwick Airport and has been in operation since 1996.
Address and contact information
Tinsley House Immigration Removal Centre
Perimeter Road South
Gatwick Airport
Gatwick
West Sussex
RH6 0PQ
Main Switchboard: 01293 434800
Fax: 01293 434846 (to arrange legal visits or appointments)
01293 434825 (correspondence for detainees)
Visiting times
Daily, 1400 - 2100
Legal visitors: 0900 - 2100
All social visitors must arrive before 2030.
Parking
Limited parking available for visitors.
How to get there
See Tinsley House on a map.
By Road
Leave the M23 at Junction 9 and at the slip road roundabout take the spur road towards Gatwick Airport. Go straight across at the next roundabout heading towards the North Terminal and take a right turning at the next roundabout onto the A23, heading north along a dual carriageway. At the next roundabout (called Longbridge Roundabout), drive all the way around the roundabout and head south along the same dual carriageway. This road goes under the Gatwick South Terminal and past the runway on the right hand side. At the next roundabout, turn right into Perimeter Road East and then take the first turning on the left into Perimeter Road South. Tinsley House is a half mile on the left, past aircraft hangars on the right hand side.
By Rail
Take the train to Gatwick Airport. The easiest way from there is by taxi, but if you wish to walk, it will take between 20 to 30 minutes. On leaving the railway station, follow the signs for arrivals and to the right of the concourse you will see the Left Luggage and Onward Travel Connections desks. To the left of these, there is an exit with a sign to the Speedlink coach service. Take the lift or stairs to the ground floor and on leaving the building turn right. From there, follow the directions as by road (see above) from the South Terminal building.
Management
UK Border Agency Manager: Gillian Foley
Centre Manager: Malcolm Henderson
Managed by GSL on behalf of the UK Border Agency.
Operational capacity
The centre has a capacity of 146 and accommodates a mix of single males, single females and families.