Why Businesses Are Booking Shepton Mallet Prison

Why Businesses Are Booking Shepton Mallet Prison

Make Your Next Team Day One They’ll Talk About All Year

When was the last time your team-building day actually built anything? If your office is stuck in the cycle of pub lunches and conference rooms, it’s time for a serious upgrade. Shepton Mallet Prison offers one of the UK’s most original company day out experiences—and it’s not for the faint-hearted.

Set inside a real 400-year-old prison, this venue is fast becoming a favourite for corporate summer events that challenge, excite, and leave teams buzzing with adrenaline.

Why Shepton Mallet Prison Is the UK’s Boldest Team Building Venue

What makes us the go-to choice for businesses across the South West?

  • 🚪 Authentic prison setting for maximum immersion

  • 🧠 Escape-style challenges and team missions that demand collaboration

  • 📍 Prime location in Somerset—easy access from Bath, Bristol, and surrounding counties

  • 🍽️ Optional catering, private hire options & breakout zones

  • 📅 Summer availability with half-day and full-day packages

Whether you’re rewarding your team, re-energising after a tough quarter, or bonding new hires—this isn’t just another corporate activity. It’s an experience.

Company Days Out That Break the Mould

At Shepton Mallet Prison, your team doesn’t just participate—they become part of the story.

🔓 Prison Break: The Challenge

Will your team escape the cellblock in 60 minutes? With officers on patrol, locked doors, and puzzles at every turn, this is team building meets real-life drama.

🧩 Tactical Officer Training

Problem-solving, communication, and strategic thinking are pushed to the limit in this immersive prison-style bootcamp.

📚 Behind Bars Historical Tours

Add historical depth and storytelling to your day with a guided tour of one of the UK’s most notorious former prisons.

Easy to Organise, Impossible to Forget

We get it—planning a corporate event can be a headache. That’s why we offer:

  • 📨 Simple booking process and responsive support team

  • 🗓️ Flexible formats for teams of 10–100+

  • 🚌 Coach-friendly access and local parking

  • 🍽️ Catering and refreshment add-ons available

  • 🧾 Invoices and documentation for corporate accounts

Whether you’re a startup, agency, or national brand, our packages are tailored to suit company days out across the UK.

Summer Slots Are Booking Fast

Corporate summer events are in high demand—and our calendar is filling fast. If you’re looking for a team day with impact, originality, and total engagement, Shepton Mallet Prison is the place to be this summer.

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