Success for Shepton Mallet Prison as They Celebrated Their 400-Year Anniversary with a New Event

Success for Shepton Mallet Prison as They Celebrated Their 400-Year Anniversary with a New Event

We’re excited to share some fantastic feedback following our first Living History Day – a key part of Shepton Mallet Prison’s 400-year anniversary celebrations.

Visitors were captivated by the immersive experience, with praise for the knowledgeable team, engaging historical portrayals and the emotional impact of the stories shared.

 

Living History Days: Victorian Prisoners with a Crank

Living History Days | A Victorian prisoners with a Crank, a piece of machinery used as a form of punishment

 

Here’s what some of our guests had to say:

 

‘‘Wow we have just had the best day ever at Shepton Mallet Prison. 7 amazing staff / historical people connected to this prison. Stories that made our jaw drop and others that moved us to shed a tear. All historically accurate and really brought to life. Front of house really friendly and helpful. What an asset to have such a historic resource to remind us of our history. A big thank you to all the amazing staff at Shepton Mallet Prison.’’

‘‘We went on the experience event today. I have to say it was first class, such a great welcome and the characters were amazing and full of knowledge that made the experience more life like. Once you have had this experience you would definitely not want to become an inmate. We’re now looking forward to the Ghost Tours and the sleep in experience.’’

‘‘We went to their first Living History Day. This was fantastic doing the Self-Guided Tour, with 7 areas where members of the team enacted different characters through the ages, bringing the experience to life, and saved a lot of reading. The staff performed their roles with professionalism and knowledge, but also giving us the chance for Q&As. Well done to all involved.’’

 

Living History Days: A prisoner doing the laundry

Living History Days | Meet costumed characters | A prisoner doing the laundry

 

Missed it? Don’t worry! Join us on 25th August for the next Living History Day and step into the past at Shepton Mallet Prison. It’s the ideal day out for families and history enthusiasts.