Shrewsbury Prison Guided Tour

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Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Service animals welcome

Walk in the footsteps of prisoners who once lived within these walls. 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 offers Guided Tours led by expert guides with an encyclopaedic understanding of its rich and fascinating history. Over the course of 90 minutes, you'll have the opportunity to view its historic buildings and uncover their stories, which date back to the Georgian Era to modern day.

What's included

  • Entry ticket to Shrewsbury Prison
  • Guide

Tour available in your selected language

English

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

Location

Departure point

Shrewsbury Prison, The Dana, Shrewsbury, SY1 2HP

End point

Shrewsbury Prison, The Dana, Shrewsbury, SY1 2HP

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