UK / West Midlands / Shropshire
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.
Visit WebsiteOpening 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
Events
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