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Guided Tour

Shepton Mallet Prison: Guided Tour

Available Saturday, 20 Dec
  • Duration: 1h 30mins
  • Live guide in English
  • Group of max. 32 people
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JULIA,  United Kingdom United Kingdom
03 Sep 2025
Excellent
As grandparents we took our two Grandsons 8 and 12. They absolutely loved it. We spent all day there. They were really interested in the history of the prison and being able to go round the whole...
As grandparents we took our two Grandsons 8 and 12. They absolutely loved it. We spent all day there. They were really interested in the history of the prison and being able to go round the whole area. The pancake mystery was great as it kept them focused.
Shepton Mallet Prison Self-Guided Tour
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Kenneth,  United Kingdom United Kingdom
24 Jul 2025
Excellent
The guide was very knowledgeable about the prison history and we all enjoyed what he had to say. Would recommended all to make a visit to this wonderful place to learn about our past.
Shepton Mallet Prison Guided Tour
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Lynn,  United Kingdom United Kingdom
12 Aug 2025
Excellent
Excellent tour. Fun and informative Interesting to hear of the history of the prison and the conditions that people had to live with
Shepton Mallet Prison Guided Tour

About: Shepton Mallet Prison

Shepton Mallet Prison, often known as Cornhill or The Mallet, housed its first inmates in 1625. When it closed in 2013, it was Britain's oldest prison and housed 189 prisoners. It fell under Category C in the UK's prison classification system – those who cannot be trusted in open conditions but who are unlikely to try to escape.

Shepton Mallet Prison

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
Saturday
10:00:00 - 17:00:00
Sunday
10:00:00 - 17:00:00
Monday
10:00:00 - 17:00:00
Shepton Mallet Prison
Frithfield Lane, BA4 5LU, Shepton Mallet
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