Shrewsbury Prison Ticket Portal

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.

Join our tour guide who will shine a light on what life was really like for prisoners, officers and visitors. Your guide will bring the prison to life through a no holds barred tour of this historic and fascinating building.

Hightlights

• Access to all areas
• Interactive tours, ask questions learn about the history
• Car Park near, Toilets and Wi-Fi

Itinerary

• Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour time.
• Wrap up warm its cold in the prison
• Prison tours last for 1.5hours and cover approximately one mile.
• Shrewsbury Prison restaurant is open 10am - 5pm
• We regret we are unable to provide full site wheelchair access as this is an old building and we have steps. We do have a stair lift that can be used for those with limited mobility.
• Car parking is available opposite the prison

Explore at your own pace.....

If you’re looking for a day out with a difference, you’re in the right place. Explore the whole prison at your leisure, take photos and CELLfies as you soak up the atmosphere of this amazing Victorian prison. An ideal day out for families with young children who would like to investigate at their own pace.

You will be given a visitor guide and map, as you explore around the prison use the sound boxes to learn the facts and history of the prison. The information boards add a fascinating background detail to your visit with staff always available to point you in the right direction and answer any questions you may have.

Tickets & Entry

Visitors can visit at any time between 10am and 5pm, 7 days a week.

Tickets are valid for entry from 10am – 4pm 

Itinerary

• Wrap up warm its cold in the prison
• There is no time limit on Self Guided tour, you can wander the prison until closing time.
• Children are allowed on all tours 
• Shrewsbury Prison restaurant is open 10am - 5pm
• We regret we are unable to provide full site wheelchair access as this is an old building and we have steps. We do have a stair lift that can be used for those with limited mobility.