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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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406kevs, Sept 2025
Me and my good lady really enjoyed the ghost tour with hosts Michelle and Wendy who were superb, very knowledgeable, great insights and lovely ladies. I didnt see anything but it was very eery! Only regret I have is after the end of our tour it started to go dark so the 2nd tour must have felt alot more eeriness. Over the autumn winter months it won't be a problem. My lady said she was touched in a cell ???? I said she'd be lucky ???? great experience, feeling extra cold around certain cells was a bit strange. Might do the 12 hour sleep over ???? thank you, well worth it and some ????
lindavU7611UI, Sept 2025
I went with my husband to the tour, our tour guides Malcom and Sarah were excellent very funny and hugely informative. The prison experience was brilliant, much better than I had imagined it would be. I’ve learned a lot about how prison life has changed from Victorian times to modern day.
J9131UJmargaretk, Sept 2025
Fantastic experience. The tour guides Sarah & Malcolm were very informative and a good laugh. Great insight into how the prison had changed over the years. Hubby even had a strange feeling at one point that someone was standing on his foot but nearest person was 3 foot away. Said to be very haunted. Well worth the visit.
JenJenJen1, Sept 2025
A fascinating insight into a world we previously knew little about - other than its representation on large and small screen. Our guide, Alex, was knowledgeable and engaging and kept the tour well-paced and punchy, with a few puns thrown in for good measure! He was considerate of his audience’s responses to some of the darker subject matters involved, pausing to forewarn at relevant points. A memorable and recommended day out, thank you!
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.
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No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.