Structural work finishes at planned 1,700-place Leicestershire prison

The main structural work at HMP Welland Oaks in Market Harborough, Leicestershire, is complete, the UK Ministry of Justice said on 13 November. The prison is designed to hold about 1,700 adult men. The ministry expects it to receive its first prisoners at the start of 2029.

Installation of the final beam clears the way for work on security infrastructure and rehabilitation facilities, including workshops. The ministry said 29 apprentices had worked on the project as of September 2026.