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Shrewsbury Prison

Shrewsbury Prison , The Dana Shrewsbury , Shropshire, SY1 2HP

Shrewsbury Prison is An Immersive Dark Tourism Attraction, that inspires people, educating, engaging and immersing visitors through a journey behind bars.

With a mission to preserve, protect and promote the history and heritage of Shrewsbury Prison, by shining a light on prison life from the Georgian era to the modern day.

Visitors are given a unique and immersive prison experience combined with first class customer service.

Shrewsbury Prison was built in 1793 and closed in 2013, with over 200 years of history behind its walls including the countries last remaining Georgian prison.

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Opening Times

Monday - Sunday

10.00 - 17.00

Prices

Self-Guided Tours

Adult

£15.00

Child

£10.00

Guided Tours

Adult

£22.00

Child

£14.50

Ghost Tours

Adult

£25.00

Child

£25.00

The Cell Escape Room (Includes Self-Guided Tour)

From £25.00

The Hole Escape Room (Includes Self-Guided Tour)

From £25.00

Prison Break

£69.00 per person

Night Behind Bars

£69.00 per person

Facilities

Café

Baby Changing

Car Parking

Disabled Access

Dog Friendly

Toilets

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