2 hours
E-voucher
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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Loved it!!
714demelzaw, Aug 2025
I took my 11 year old daughter and we really enjoyed ourselves. The two tour guides we had, Malcom and Alex were fantastic and very knowledgeable. They were able to bring the tour to life, along with firsthand stories from Malcom who was a former prison guard. We were also able to look around by ourselves after the tour had ended. Loved it and would definitely recommend it.
Amazing, knowledgeable, witty, interesting…grahams tour
JulieShropshire, Aug 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed our guided tour around the prison. Graham was perfect as our guide. He was so knowledgeable and funny, giving us an insight into his own experiences as a prison guard and what life was like for the inmates. We learnt so much from him. Thank you so much…we will be back!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Good morning JulieShropshire, Thank you for writing us a review. Graham was certainly very grateful to have received your feedback from his Guided Tour. He certainly is very passionate about history, and is always more than happy to answer any questions thrown his way. In the future, if you consider returning for more, why not check out one of our Escape Rooms next? Kind regards, - Jade
Brilliant
Holly M, Aug 2025
Stayed overnight and done the night behind bars was a fun experience and then the next day done the hole escape room. Would recommend
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Good morning Holly, Thank you for your recommendation! We are excited to see that you have enjoyed both your Night Behind Bars and your Hole Escape Room experiences with us. We will be sure to pass along your feedback to all those involved. In the future, if you consider returning for more, why not check out our Prison Break Next? Kind regards, - Jade
???? recommended
E7140GNdebbieh, Aug 2025
Nick was our tour guide today. Absolutely brilliant, we enjoyed every minute. Very informative tour, lots of laughs in all the moments and every respect for all the history and appropriate times. Thank you Nick. 100% recommend the visit and tour.
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.