Shrewsbury Prison Guided Tour: Journey through 200 Years of History

Embark on a captivating guided tour of Shrewsbury Prison, delving into 200 years of history. Explore the hidden world of capital punishment and experience the secrets behind the high walls and locked doors.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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…
What's Included
  • Entry ticket to Shrewsbury Prison
  • Professional guide included
Additional Information

Explore the paths once tread by inmates within these historic walls. Uncover the secrets behind the towering walls and secured doors, delve into the concealed realm of capital punishment, and witness the very sites where executions occurred.
Shrewsbury Prison provides Guided Tours conducted by knowledgeable guides with a comprehensive grasp of its…

Location
Shrewsbury Prison
The Dana
Cancellation Policy

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

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Curious10655405628
Aug 28, 2025
Ghost tour - amazing! 10/10 - Absoloutley fabulous ghost tour here. We went on the 8:30pm one when it was dark & added to the vibe. You will not be disappointed, Wendy was a very informative host and gave our lots of facts and interesting stories. Sean was also very helpful and we enjoyed the banter ha ha we honestly had such a laugh and have kept smiling and looking back on all the photos and videos. We will 100% be returning for the sleepover and escape rooms they offer also. 10/10 experience. We didn't see any "ghosts" but both felt that a few areas were strange and got goosebumps etc but it's expected when such crazy things have happened there. Thank you for the most lovely evening xxx
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Geriatric123
Aug 28, 2025
A very interesting and thought provoking visit - Paid a little extra to have a conducted tour. Worth every penny! The whole place has tremendous atmosphere which was brought to life by Alex, our guide, who described the rather awful history of the place. His presentation was often humerous without detracting from the reality . This is a "must" for so many of us to be reminded that prison is not a picnic and that death penalties were passed often with very flimsy evidence.
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Bethan
Aug 28, 2025
Great! - Great experience, very educational & fun, Wendy led the tour with a great attitude & very knowledgeable on the prison & events surrounding and also the history of Wales and England’s love and hate relationship 😂
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Lindatv3348vo
Aug 25, 2025
Fantastic prison experience - We both thoroughly enjoyed the experience made very special by Alex and Sarah and their knowledge of prison life through the ages. All staff were brilliant. Can’t wait to return again. Thank you.
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Julierobinson36
Aug 23, 2025
Night behind bars - We did the "Night behind bars experience" Great tour guide Michelle, very knowledgeable and informative. Great food and thoroughly enjoyable night.
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716eloiseb
Aug 23, 2025
Overnight stay at Shrewsbury Prison - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We booked the overnight stay at Shrewsbury Prison and it far exceeded expectations! The guided tour was brilliant – the guides were incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and full of fascinating stories about the prison’s history. Sleeping in a real prison cell was such a unique experience. I was surprised at how comfortable it actually was – the bedding and setup made it easy to relax, and I slept really well. Overall, it was an unforgettable stay that was equal parts educational and fun. Highly recommended if you’re looking for something a bit different!
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J6994rdjasonb
Aug 23, 2025
Great tour and very knowledgeable guide Grayham - Fantastic tour with Grayham sad news he’s retiring as he is very knowledgeable and informative about life behind bars having been a prison officer well worth a trip for anybody that’s passing
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522elainev
Aug 22, 2025
Long journey, desperate for facilities you did not fail to disappoint. - Wow absolutely amazing so much to see and read. The knowledge of Alex and Sarah was superb including the punts… interacting with visitors on the guided tour. My daughter of 13 has wanted to visit an old prison for some time and we finally got round to going and so please I chose Shrewsbury she thoroughly enjoyed the experience and was engaged and preferred the guided tour to the free roam. All staff went out of their way to be helpful and speak to visitors I can’t thank them enough for making our experience enjoyable and fun. The stories about the prison being haunted fascinated me not so much my daughter who felt a little nervous but as she said it made the experience more enjoyable as you didn’t know what was round the corner. Thank you in helping build another amazing memory.
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210bertiem
Aug 22, 2025
Shrewsbury prison guided tour with Nick and Alex - We booked the guided tour with Nick and Alex. The passion and knowledge the two shared was an inspiration and lit up a dark subject matter. I cannot express my gratitude and recommend this tour to others enough. It was amazing.
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Antonyb484
Aug 19, 2025
First time in prison - Brilliant from start to finish. Dan was our tour guide and he was excellent, very knowledgable and made the tour interesting. Well worth the visit and once the tour was over you were allowed to wander round again on your own. Plenty of photo opportunities as well.
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From $34
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).