Self-Guided Tour
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.
Ticket options
Why not upgrade your ticket to an Annual Pass and visit as many times you like?
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.