• Shrewsbury Prison - Walk in the footsteps of prisoners who have been residents of the wings during the last 200 years. Discover what happens behind the high walls and locked doors. Experience the hidden world of capital punishment and see first-hand where executions took place.

Shrewsbury Prison conducts guided tours run by ex-prison officers who once managed these prisons. Our two-hour tours give you the opportunity to view our historic buildings and learn more about their history dating back to 1793.

• Entry ticket to Shrewsbury Prison
• Professional guide included

Follow the path of the inmates who have inhabited the cell blocks over the past two centuries. Explore what goes on behind the imposing walls and sealed gates. Delve into the secretive universe of death penalty and witness the exact spot where the capital punishments were carried out.

​Shrewsbury Prison offers guided tours led by former prison officers who previously supervised these penitentiaries. Our tours span two hours, affording you the chance to examine our ancient structures and gain insight into their heritage tracing back to 1793.

• We are dog friendly

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.