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 a guided tour, led by an ex-prison officer, 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

• Tours run by Ex-officers
• Access to all areas
• Interactive tours, ask questions learn about the history
• Car Park, 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 and 200 stairs.
• Shrewsbury Prison restaurant is open 10am - 5pm
• We regret we are unable to provide wheelchair access.
• Car parking is available opposite the prison