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Pennine House


This page contains contact information for Pennine House, which is a residential short term holding centre.

Address and contact information

Pennine House
Room 1506-1510
Terminal 2
Manchester Airport
M90 4AG

Main telephone and fax

Phone: 0161 489 5702
Fax: 0161 489 5701

Management information

Pennine House is a residential short term holding facility, which is used solely for the detention of a detainee for a period up to 7 days.

Pennine House currently operates under the escorting services contract between the UK Border Agency and Reliance.

Manager (Reliance): Nicola Cox
Manager (UK Border Agency): Leanne Palk

Bed spaces

8 bedrooms, 32 beds, male and female.

Facilities

  • lounge area with access to reading material in various languages, satellite television, games console and internet access;
  • dining room, with permanent access to fresh fruits, drinks and snacks;
  • fresh air and smoking areas;
  • access to on call chaplaincy team based at the airport;
  • shop;
  • 24-hour healthcare services.

Directions

Pennine House is located in close proximity to Terminal 2 arrivals. The facility is not sign posted and can be difficult to locate. Once at Terminal 2 arrivals telephone the reception on the number shown above for further instructions.

By road

The directions below are for the nearest Terminal 2 short stay car park:

Leave the M56 at junction 5, stay in the left hand lane following signs for Terminal 2. At the first roundabout, take the 2nd exit, signposted Terminal 2. Come down the hill and at the next roundabout, with the Radisson Hotel in front of you, take the 2nd exit and pass Valet Parking on your left hand side. The short stay, multi storey car park is located on your left hand side.

Walk toward Terminal 2 arrivals and then telephone for further instructions

By rail

Manchester airport has a dedicated train station which operates a regular service through Manchester Piccadilly.

Pennine House is approximately 15 minutes walk from the train station.

Follow signs to Terminal 2 arrivals and then telephone the reception on the number shown above for further instructions.

Visits

All visits must be booked in advance.

Visits take place daily between 1400 and 2100, 7 days a week.

All visitors must bring with them photo identification, such as a passport or driving licence, in addition to a recent utility bill which clearly shows their full name and full UK address. Visitors cannot access Pennine House without the required identification and utility bill.

Visitors will be subject to search procedures.

Parking

Short stay, multi storey car park.

Other information

The UK Border Agency operates a policy restricting the amount of personal property that detainees can have in the centre.