Shepton Mallet
Shepton Mallet Prison Self-Guided Tour
Soak up the atmosphere of this amazing 400-year-old prison
Guided Tour of Shepton Mallet Prison
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What's included
Guided tour of Shepton Mallet Prison
What's not included
Parking (available on-site for £3)
Beverages (available on-site)
Important information
* Children are allowed but parental guidance is recommended as some of the content may be unsuitable
- Visit one of the oldest prisons in Britain, first opened in 1625
- Enjoy an immersive experience as you tour the grounds with a guide
- See the treadwheel building where Victorians endured hard labour as punishment
Shepton Mallet Prison, also known as Cornhill, has a long and storied history. In fact, it goes even further back than the English Civil War!
During this guided tour of the roughly 400 year old prison, you'll join a guide with encyclopaedic knowledge of the jail and its past. Along the way you'll see cells and even visit the building that housed the treadwheel – a machine powered by men and used as a form of punishment in the Victorian era.
During the Second World War, Shepton Mallet Prison was converted to a military prison and during that time an execution block was constructed. Make sure you ask your guide about that!
Show your smartphone ticket at the entrance.
- You are welcome to spend time before or after (or both) the tour to explore the site
Shepton Mallet Prison
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Monday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
- Get a full refund if you select a refundable ticket during checkout and cancel until 23:59 the day before you visit.
- Rescheduling is not possible for this ticket.
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Karen,
United Kingdom
21 Apr 2024
Excellent
We had a brilliant tour guide Jason, who informed us of the history of the prison from the 1600s right up to when it closed in 2013. Well worth a visit
Shepton Mallet Prison Guided Tour
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Eileen,
United Kingdom
31 Mar 2024
Excellent
Very interesting Jeramy, our guide was very good at explaining everything in an engaging way, well done
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Paul,
United Kingdom
03 Dec 2023
Excellent
My Trip to Shepton Mallet Prison was Great.Our guide Jason was full of interesting and informative facts.It was an unusual and enjoyable way to spend an afternoon.I would recommend it highly.
Shepton Mallet Prison Guided Tour