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.

Customer Ratings
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679lizm
Nov 15, 2025
Interesting day out - A really interesting and thought provoking visit. Malcolm was really knowledgeable and told some fascinating stories. All staff there were very welcoming and helpful. Definitely recommend the tour.
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Daytripz
Nov 14, 2025
Ghost tour at Shrewsbury! Great night - 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
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Voyage05857512059
Nov 14, 2025
Excellent guided tour - 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.
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Sophieji1024mn
Nov 13, 2025
Fantastic! - 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.
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R6003xtalicet
Nov 13, 2025
Amazing - Definitely recommend. Malcolm made this experience full filling and has actually made me believe in ghosts. Definitely coming back.
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X6464lremmam
Nov 13, 2025
Amazing tour guides, fun immersive experience, definitley rebooking!!!! - 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 💓
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Carol
Nov 10, 2025
Great Visit - Great experience , Malcom our guide brought it all to life and had so many interesting stories to tell us Would highly recommend
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Ian_r
Nov 9, 2025
Guided tour - 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
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Dabber27
Nov 8, 2025
Interesting and informative tour - 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.
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Robyncumineh
Nov 13, 2025
Rushed ghost tour - 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
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From $33
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).