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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.
Self-Guided Tours at Shrewsbury Prison:
- Dates: Everyday
- Times: 10am - 5pm
- Duration: 2 hours
- Age Restrictions: Suitable for all ages
- 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?
- Experience Shrewsbury Jail's atmosphere: thousands of troubled souls have lived their lives here
- Receive a visitor guide with a map of the prison and use sound boxes and information boards to learn the history of the prison
- Capture 'cell-fies' as you soak up the unique atmosphere
- Reception: See where prisoners were processed and get up-close to the Body Orifice Security Scanner
- Healthcare: Visit the medical facility where prisoners were treated
- Exercise Yards: Discover where prisoners spent their recreational time, exercised and got fresh air
- Segregation: Explore where isolated prisoners stayed away from the rest of the general population
- Executioners' Bedroom: The room where executioners, such as Albert Pierrepoint, slept the night before fulfilling their duties
To book tickets, choose which tour you'd like to embark upon and then select the appropriate date and times.
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Shrewsbury Prison
Shrewsbury,
SY1 2HP
How to find us
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!