Immigration removal centres
This section provides information on the immigration removal centres around the United Kingdom.
Campsfield
Campsfield House is located approximately 5 miles north of Oxford and has been in operation since 1993.
Colnbrook
Colnbrook is one of ten removal centres accross the United Kingdom and the latest to be added to the network. It is in a prime location adjacent to Heathrow Airport.
Dover
Dover immigration removal centre is situated on the Western Heights overlooking the port of Dover. In 1957 the site became a centre for young offenders until 2002 when it was re-designated for immigration use.
Dungavel
Dungavel House was built as a shooting lodge, formally used as a prison and is situated on the B743 between Muirkirk and Strathaven.
Harmondsworth
Harmondsworth is in a prime location adjacent to Heathrow Airport and is neighbour to the latest immigration removal centre, Colnbrook.
Haslar
Haslar was built in 1864 as Naval barracks, and was used as such until 1953. In 1962 it was opened as a detention centre for young offenders until 1989. The same year it re-opened in June, having been re-designated to hold immigration detainees detained under the Immigration Act 1971.
Lindholme
Lindholme is adjacent to Lindholme prison and was formaly part of RAF Lindholme. It has been used to accommodate immigration detainees since 2000.
Oakington
Oakington was formally an RAF base and has been in operation since 2000. There is no long term future for the centre; it will however remain in operation until required for development.
Tinsley House
Tinsley House is managed by GSL UK Ltd on behalf of the Border and Immigration Agency. The purpose built centre is adjacent to Gatwick Airport and has been in operation since 1996.
Yarls Wood
Yarl's Wood 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.
