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