Leyhill Prison was originally a United States military hospital built for the Second World War.

[4] Leyhill was strongly criticised for failing to manage the risks posed by this population properly and not assisting enough with effective resettlement.

[citation needed] Leyhill runs a variety of courses designed to help prisoners prepare for release.

There is a nationally important arboretum run in conjunction with the Forestry Commission; it is often open to the public.

These placements are designed to improve a prisoner's chance of successful resettlement in the community on release.