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Guidebook self guide 2 The exterior of Shepton Mallet Prison. One of the prison wings at Shepton Mallet Prison.
Guidebook self guide 2 The exterior of Shepton Mallet Prison.
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Shepton Mallet Prison: Self-Guided Tour

Soak up the atmosphere of this amazing 400-year-old prison

Opening hours

Shepton Mallet Prison

Saturday
10:00:00 - 17:00:00
Sunday
10:00:00 - 17:00:00
Monday
10:00:00 - 17:00:00
Tuesday
10:00:00 - 17:00:00
Wednesday
10:00:00 - 17:00:00
Thursday
10:00:00 - 17:00:00
Friday
10:00:00 - 17:00:00

Included

  • Self-guided tour of Shepton Mallet Prison
  • Map of the prison grounds

Not included

  • Guide
  • Parking (available onsite)

Explore Shepton Mallet Prison at your own pace. This 400-year-old jail is open for self-guided visits, and you’re welcome to take photos as you go.

When you arrive, you’ll get a map to help you find your way. You can listen to audio stories at the sound boxes around the site to learn more about the prison’s history.

Information boards and displays give helpful background, and our staff are available if you need directions or have questions.

Key areas include the two Victorian wings, the exercise yard, segregation cells, the execution room, and more.

You can visit the on-site cafe and gift shop to buy snacks and souvenirs for your loved ones.

Show your smartphone Shepton Mallet Prison Self-Guided Tour ticket at the entrance.
Shepton Mallet Prison
Frithfield Lane, BA4 5LU, Shepton Mallet

  1. Wheelchair accessible The nature of our historic site means that parts of this Victorian building may present difficulties for people with disabilities and limited mobility.

  2. Provider: Cove Attractions Ltd
    4.7 151 provider reviews
    Registered address: Frithfield Lane, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5LU, Somerset, GB

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A pay and display car park is located opposite the prison and a British Rail car park is less than 5 minutes walk away.
  • This ticket is nonrefundable
  • Rescheduling is not possible for this ticket

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