Shrewsbury Prison Guided Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

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

We are dog friendly

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Entry ticket to Shrewsbury Prison

Guide

What To Expect

Shrewsbury Prison

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. Shrewsbury Prison conducts guided tours run by ex-prison officers who once managed these prisons. Our two-hour tours give you the opportunity to view our historic buildings and learn more about their history dating back to 1793.

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Shrewsbury Prison Guided Tour

Reviews

4.88

2,572 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

2360

154

Ghost tour at Shrewsbury! Great night
Daytripz,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Awesome ghost tour round the prison. Very well organised. Group was not too big . Very knowledgeable staff explaining everything. Only downside there wasn’t enough time
Excellent guided tour
Voyage05857512059,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent guided tour with very informative guide, Dan. He made the visit come alive, There was a lot of information for people on the self-guided tour but I doubt it would have been as immersive. Thanks to all involved.
Rushed ghost tour
robyncumineh,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
Was interesting to do the ghost tour but honestly felt so rushed . Would of been better to actually have time to take it in and also read the plaques
Fantastic!
sophiejI1024MN,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
absolutely loved it! it was so interesting and i learnt so much. A big thank you to Malcom for making it such a great experience. will 100% visit again.
Amazing
R6003XTalicet,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Definitely recommend. Malcolm made this experience full filling and has actually made me believe in ghosts. Definitely coming back.
Amazing tour guides, fun immersive experience, definitley rebooking!!!!
X6464LRemmam,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My daughter and I went on one of the ghost tours of the prison and it was fantastic! Michelle and Wendy made it fun and were incredible with my daughter who was on her first ghost tour! Very informative and funny! Thankyou so much 💓
Great Visit
Carol A,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience , Malcom our guide brought it all to life and had so many interesting stories to tell us Would highly recommend
Guided tour
IAN R,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Don't do the self guided tour,pay a little extra,and go with a tour guide,we'll worth it,vert interesting and informative
Interesting and informative tour
dabber27,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
We went in this tour with ourgrandaughter. Age 11 It was very informative and interesting 2 gentleman a historian and an ex warden took us round explaining everything from entering the prison in Victorian times and modern day, daily life, and exiting the prison in every sense. We recommend this tour for adults and older children.
Shrewsbury Prison.
donguru,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great guided tour by Alex who gave great insight and information on the prison, and also provided some brilliant stories and kept everyone interested in the Prison. I took my 16 year old Son as he’d missed out on a college trip, and he was very pleased we had the guided tour, highly recommended.