Shrewsbury Prison Guided Tour
Overview
Available languages
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
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Shrewsbury Prison Guided Tour
Reviews
2,367 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Recommend having a guided...
Terri Y,
Jan 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Recommend having a guided tour. Michael gave a real insight into prison life drawing on his own experience as a prison guard. It really is cold, wear 2 pairs of socks! The cafe serves good portions of food at a reasonable price. All staff were friendly and helpful. Would definitely visit again!
Great value
Jon D,
Dec 28, 2024
- Viator
5.00Excellent time, guided tour was great our tour guide Dan was very knowledgeable and made made it fun and interesting.
Great place to visit ! Very interesting!
Samantha S,
Dec 25, 2024
- Viator
5.00We really enjoyed this trip. Andy brought the prison to life with his great knowledge and stories from the past! Very, very interesting and Andy had a good sense of humour. Certainly recommend tour guide. Also value for money. Andy took care whilst imparting information, especially the horrors behind hanging and what’s involved. Thank you.
Great trip round the prison.
James M,
Oct 31, 2024
- Viator
5.00Our tour guide Dan, was very informative and gave us the history of the prison. Definitely would recommend taking the guided tour.
Excellent 2 hour tour.
Julie P,
Oct 29, 2024
- Viator
5.00Excellent guided tour provided by Dan who was very knowledgeable and made the tour enjoyable with his wit and stories. Would highly recommend
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