2 hours
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English
Overview
Follow in the footsteps of ex-convicts during a tour of Shrewsbury Prison, home to over 200 years worth of history. You’ll explore the former jail with a prison office who once managed the wings, for the inside scoop on what used to occur within the walls. You’ll hear tales about capital punishment and see the spots on which executions took place.
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Shrewsbury Prison
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Great tour of the prison
AndrewH458, Jun 2026
We thoroughly enjoyed and learnt so much - really made you think! Sarah, our guide, was absolutely fantastic with a wealth of knowledge and personality. Would highly recommend.
Ghosts and Ponies
kevinhD9392JI, Jun 2026
Went on the ghost toyr last night with guides Michelle and Wendy. Both were outstanding..informative and enthusiastic. They made the tour very enjoyable! We were particularly taken with Michelle's love of ponies as she regaled us with stories from the past...oh how we laughed! The ghost tour is highly recommended!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
It's wonderful to hear that you had such an enjoyable evening on the ghost tour with Michelle and Wendy. They will both be delighted to hear your kind comments. Their enthusiasm, knowledge and ability to bring the stories of the prison to life help make each tour a memorable experience, and it sounds like Michelle's tales — and her love of ponies! — certainly added an extra layer of entertainment to the evening. We're pleased that you enjoyed the mix of history, storytelling and atmosphere that makes the ghost tour such a popular experience with visitors. Thank you for your recommendation and for sharing your feedback. We hope to welcome you back to Shrewsbury Prison again soon.
Not to be missed
Dean B, Jun 2026
Amazing tour with Dan, very informative and great to see what a Victorian prison was like and how it changed up until closing in 2013, the wings were very interesting as were the stories about what happened in the wings and execution area
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Dan and found the experience both informative and engaging. Dan will be delighted to hear your kind comments. The history of Shrewsbury Prison spans many decades of change, and it's fascinating to explore how prison life evolved from the Victorian era through to the prison's closure in 2013. We're glad you found the wings, their stories and the execution area particularly interesting. Thank you again for your feedback. We appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back to Shrewsbury Prison again in the future.
Great ghost tour
vickycM1729KH, Jun 2026
Me and my husband done the guided ghost tour with Wendy and Michelle, and absolutely loved it! Couldn’t have asked for better tour guides, very friendly and informative and made it a great experience for us. Can not recommend this tour enough, we will be definitely be back to do the late night tour next time. Thank you Wendy and Michelle for being great tour guides :) P.S if you don’t believe in the paranormal before doing the tour, you definitely will after
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience. We're so pleased to hear that you and your husband enjoyed the guided ghost tour and had such a great evening with us. Wendy and Michelle will be thrilled to hear your kind comments. They have a fantastic way of combining the history, mystery and atmosphere of the prison, and it's great to know they helped make the experience both informative and enjoyable. It's wonderful to hear that you're already planning a return visit for one of our late-night tours. No two experiences are ever quite the same, which is all part of the intrigue of exploring such a historic site. Thank you again for your recommendation and for choosing to visit Shrewsbury Prison. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Itinerary
Shrewsbury Prison
Walk in the footsteps of prisoners who have been residents of the wings during the last 200 years. Discover what happens behind the high walls and locked doors. Experience the hidden world of capital punishment and see first-hand where executions took place.
Shrewsbury Prison conducts guided tours run by ex-prison officers who once managed these prisons. Our two-hour tours give you the opportunity to view our historic buildings and learn more about their history dating back to 1793.
Admission Included
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Entry ticket to Shrewsbury Prison
- Guide
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We are dog friendly
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.