Shrewsbury Prison: Guided Tour
⭐ Shrewsbury Prison: Guided Tour allows individuals to explore the history and secrets of a Victorian-era prison, providing a unique and immersive experience of life behind bars.
Ticket types
🎫 Ticket for guided tour: Grants participation in a two-hour tour of Shrewsbury Prison.
🎫 Ticket for expert guide: Provides access to an expert guide detailing the prison's history and secrets.
🎫 Ticket for full access: Allows entry to all areas of the Victorian-era prison, such as prison cells, the recreation yard, and the execution room.
Highlights
🔍 Explore the mysteries of Shrewsbury Prison with a knowledgeable guide and enjoy unrestricted access to a prison from the Victorian era.
👣 Envision the experience of being a prisoner while you visit cells, the recreational area, and even the room dedicated to executions.
🔒 Uncover the tales behind the bars, which involve notorious inmates and the renowned executioner, Albert Pierrepoint.
📍 Location
The scheme unfolds within the confines of Shrewsbury Prison.
⏳ Duration
Length of time: 120 minutes.
Description
Travel back in time and jump headfirst into the heart-pounding realm of Shrewsbury Prison! Brace yourself for an electrifying tour led by an ex-prison officer that grants you exclusive entry into the cells, eerie corridors, and even the chilling execution room. Unearth the hidden tales, bone-chilling narratives, and spine-tingling past of infamous inmates, including the notorious executioner Albert Pierrepoint. Be prepared for an adrenaline-pumping adventure through the ins and outs of this Victorian-era penitentiary! Please note that this experience is not wheelchair accessible.
📝 Additional info
- The tour allows visitors to explore every corner of the prison.
- The recreation yard allows prisoners to see a small portion of the world outside.
- Participants can feel what it was like for doomed prisoners as they walked towards the execution room.
Select date and session
- Jul 2024
- Aug 2024
- Sept 2024
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