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Old Town Jail Stirling

St John Street Stirling, FK8 1EA

Stirling Old Town Jail is a TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award winner, proudly claiming its spot as the toprated, family-friendly, and truly entertaining independent visitor attraction in the heart of Stirling’s Old Town.

Join us for a tour that’ll have you begging for parole – or at least a second helping of our criminal charm and prison reform wisdom!

Arrive up to five minutes before your booking time and check out our useful pointers below.
– It’s ok to take photos during your performance tour
– Download our free App before you get here
– Relaxed tours available at lunchtime daily – view our accessibility guide here
– Child friendly – not too scary but let us know if you’re nervous
– Please make the team aware of any additional needs
– Dog friendly – well behaved dogs are welcome in the attraction
– Tours run continually throughout each day
– It’s best to book ahead – but you can book on arrival too at our Gate House ticket office
– We have free parking, baby changing and accessible toilets
– We have luggage storage onsite
– Find out how to get here
– We have Escape Rooms too!

It’s best to book online before you get here using the link below. If you ever need to change your time or date that’s absolutely fine.

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Opening Times

Open daily*

10.15 - 18.00

(last tour at 17.15)

*tours depart every 30 minutes.

Prices

Performance Tour (Includes Self-Guided Audio)

Adults

£15.00

Students / Concessions

£13.50

Children 5-16 yrs old

£9.00

Explore at Your Own Pace Self-Guide Audio Tour with free guidebook

Adults

£13.50

Students / Concessions

£11.00

Children 5-16 yrs old

£8.00

Escape Rooms

Per inmate*

£10.00

Minimum

£40.00

*child friendly but under supervision.

Facilities

Dog Friendly

Car Parking

Baby Changing

Toilets

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