Yarls Wood immigration removal centre
About the centre
Yarl's Wood is an immigration removal centre run under Detention Centre Rules (2001). The centre is situated on the outskirts of Clapham, Bedfordshire and was originally opened in November 2001. In February 2002 half of the building was damaged by fire - the undamaged half was re-opened in September 2003.
Address and contact information
Yarl's Wood Immigration Removal Centre
Twinwoods Road
Clapham
Bedfordshire
MK41 6HL
Phone: 01234 821000
Fax: 01234 821152
Visiting times
Daily, 1400 - 1700 and 1800 - 2100
Parking
Available for visitors.
How to get there
See Yarl's Wood on a map.
The centre is located at the end of Twinwoods Road.
Management
UK Border Agency Manager: Sarah Edwards.
Centre Manager: Victoria Colloby
Managed by: SERCO Home Affairs on behalf of the UK Border Agency.
Operational capacity
The centre's capacity is 405 and accommodates a mix of single females and families with children.