Family Guided Prison Tour
About this experience
Spend some family time behind bars for the world’s most interactive prison tour. For a fascinating insight into more than 400 years of history, you’ll follow an ex-prison officer (who once managed the very wings you’ll be walking) behind the scenes of at one of three historic prisons.
You’ll follow in the footsteps of those on the wrong side of the law. Starting your sentence, you’ll be processed through reception before heading out to the wings and into the general population. Visit never-before-seen areas of the prison, where you’ll learn about the inmates, daily life, visits and prison work as well as the grisly side of history complete with stomach-turning tales of execution.
If you’re feeling brave, there’s even the chance for a ‘Closed Cell’ experience, which involves entering cells and having the door locked behind you, hopefully the closest you’ll ever get to be a prisoner for real!
SKU: PCGPTF
For 4
participants12 Months
ValidityFlexible
BookingEasy
ExchangesInstant
Delivery
“Fantastic ”
Excellent prison tour with Graham, very knowledgeable, funny and fantastic with the kids. Would highly recommend the tour, it was very interesting.
What's Included
- Guided Prison Tour for Two Adults and Two Children
- Go behind the scenes of a historic prison
- Led by an ex-prison officer
- Learn about the daily life and grisly history
- Opportunity to be locked in a cell
- Experience gift pack including personalised voucher and message card
What happens on the day?
On arrival, you’ll meet your ex-prison officer guide for your pre-booked tour of the prison.
Go behind the scenes and follow the journey of a general population inmate, from processing through to the cells.
Location
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West Midlands
- Shrewsbury, Shropshire
South West
- Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Participant guidelines
- Your voucher is for two adults and two children
- Adults are deemed to be over 16
- Children are deemed to be 15 and under
- Children (minimum age: 5) are allowed on tours but we recommend parental guidance as some of the content may be unsuitable
- There is no wheelchair access on the tours
- Tours involve approximately one mile of walking and includes approximately 200 stairs
- The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary
Availability
Tours run Monday to Friday at 14.00 and Saturday and Sunday at 11.00 and 14.00 throughout the year. Exclusions may apply.
We recommend you book at least four weeks in advance to ensure that dates are available. All bookings are subject to availability.
Please allow 2 hours for the full experience
What about insurance?
The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.
Please ensure you are familiar with the terms and conditions of the experience.
How it works
Customer Reviews
“Fantastic ”
Excellent prison tour with Graham, very knowledgeable, funny and fantastic with the kids. Would highly recommend the tour, it was very interesting.
“Prison tour”
A great experience
“Graham was a fab tour guide ”
What an amazing tour!! I made me wish I stuck at being a Prison Officer