Shrewsbury Prison: Prison Break

Shrewsbury Prison

Available to 20 December 2025

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Book Shrewsbury Prison tickets for one of the best tours in Shropshire!

Drawing in Britain's most-wanted criminals and most-curious visitors, Shrewsbury Prison has been one of the best tourist attractions in Shropshire for nearly a decade.

Standing behind the River Severn, the mass of high brick walls and barred windows dates back to the Georgian era and was home to a collection of criminals before being decommissioned in 2013.

Now, it's open for the public to explore. Choose between guided or self-guided tours and experience one of the most unique tourist attractions that dark tourism has to offer:

Prison Break at Shrewsbury Prison in Shropshire:

You've seen the films and TV shows... now, are you ready to experience a true Prison Break for yourself? 

Find out in the World's Largest Escape Game - only at Shrewsbury Prison. 

  • Dates: Every 1st & 3rd weekend of every month
  • Times: 11am & 2:30pm
  • Duration: 2.5 hours
  • Age Restrictions: 12+
  • Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time.
  • Tickets delivered instantly via email and text.

What's On at Shrewsbury Prison in Shropshire?

  • Be inducted into the prison upon arrival. Remember: You're not a name anymore, just a number.
  • Receive your standard issue orange jumpsuit as you're escorted to the main wing
  • Be placed in your Prison Cell! Now the game really begins...
  • Work alone or collaborate with others to devise a way to escape from the prison wing
  • Earn your way to freedom as you bust out of one of the most haunted prisons in the world
  • Meet real prison officers in real prison cells in a real prison
  • Experience an adrenaline-filled race to prove your innocence and escape!

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Shrewsbury Prison

The Dana,
Shrewsbury,
SY1 2HP
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Address: Shrewsbury Prison, The Dana, Shrewsbury, SY1 2HP

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  • Public transport accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Paid parking
  • Toilets
  • Food and drink
  • Dog-friendly

Shrewsbury Prison welcomes all visitors - however, due to the nature of the historic site, wheelchair users do not have access to the entire building. 

  • The vast majority of the site is accessible, but there are traditional stairs between the landings that may cause difficulties. 
  • Functional stairlift
  • Disabled toilets
  • Accessible on-site restaurant.
  • Shrewsbury Jail's guided prison tour lasts approximately 1.5 hours. 
  • You are welcome to spend as long or as little as you'd like on-site. 

Yes, there is plenty of food and drinks available at Shrewsbury Prison.

  • There is a range of homemade cakes, bakes and desserts
  • Enjoy a delicious selection of hot and cold food
  • Wash it all down with a refreshing beverage

Yes!

The team at Shrewsbury Prison love well-behaved dogs, pampered pooches and furry friends! 

Yes! Photos and videos on the tour are more than welcome - feel free to share them on social media, and make sure to get plenty of great CELL-fie's!

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You've seen the films and TV shows... now, are you ready to experience a true Prison Break for yourself?  Try the world's largest escape game!

Available to 20 December 2025