📚 Travel back in time at our upcoming Living History Day and the best part? Kids go FREE! 👨👩👧👦 Book Your Day Out
If you’re looking for a day out with a difference, you’re in the right place. Our Self-Guided Tour lets you explore the whole prison at your leisure, making it the perfect day out for families with young children.
You’ll be given a visitor guide and map of the prison. As you explore, don’t forget to use the sound boxes and information boards to learn the facts and history of the prison. During your Self-Guided Tour, take photos and capture ‘CELLfies’ as you soak up the unique atmosphere of this fascinating Victorian building.
Don’t forget, our members of staff always available to point you in the right direction and answer any questions you may have.
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As you explore the prison grounds, be sure to visit key locations including the prison wings, the exercise yard and the chilling execution room.
Near the Treadwheel building, uncover the harsh realities of Victorian hard labour and learn about the diseases that plagued inmates housed in the infirmary above. Step inside the Old Gate Lodge to see remnants of the original 1600s prison and visit the former Governor’s office to gain deeper insight into the prison’s history.
Along the perimeter wall, you’ll find the graves of seven executed men, as well as the site of two military firing squad executions.
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Shepton Mallet Prison has a small café on site, which is open all day every day. Why not break up your day by enjoying a warming coffee and a delicious cake?
Finish your trip by exploring our Visitor Centre, where you’ll find a number of prison and local history displays. Visit our gift shop, where you can pick up Shepton Mallet Prison memorabilia so you’ll never forget your time behind bars.
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