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Spend May Half-Term in Somerset at Shepton Mallet Prison

24th May - 1st June - Included in your Self-Guided Tour tickets!

• Enjoy the Storytelling Chronicles at Shepton Mallet Prison this May Half-Term! Experience an immersive experience that brings historical tales to life.
• Sessions take place at 11:30 AM & 1:30 PM, lasting 45 minutes, and are free with a self-guided tour!
• Listen to Archie's Journey, the haunting tale of The White Lady and the chilling account of The Night Watchman
• Each session includes a 30-minute immersive story, followed by a 20-minute interactive encounter in the prison’s labor yard.

Book Shepton Mallet Prison tickets for one of the best days out in Somerset

Experience one of the oldest prisons in the UK when you visit Shepton Mallet Prison in Somerset! Suitable for all ages, enjoy a great day out filled with history, culture and immersive experiences.

The spooky Shepton Mallet Prison makes a great family day out in Somerset. 

One of the best immersive experiences in Somerset

The town of Shepton Mallet is filled with narrow streets, homely old houses, local cafes and a lot of grisly history...

• Discover what prison life was like for inmates, officers and visitors
• Uncover the haunting history of the infamous building 
• Explore authentic prison cells and other quintessential areas
• Gain perspective as you listen to stories and anecdotes from the past 
• Get up-close to The Gate Lodge, The Execution Room and 2 traditional Victorian Prison wings
• Explore the Hard Labour Yard and discover how prisoners were distracted from being idle
• Have your mugshot taken as a grisly souvenir to remember your day with
• Take a Guided, Self-Guided or Ghost Tour and uncover the secrets behind the prison walls
• Discover what it's like to try and break out of the notorious prison with an exclusive Escape Room

Experiences and things to do at Shepton Mallet Prison

With so many things to do, see, explore and experience, you can choose how to tour Shepton Mallet Prison. If you'd like to enjoy a stroll and uncover the prison at a leisurely pace, opt for a Self-Guided Tour - or perhaps you want to immerse yourself into the life of a prisoner, learning all the ins-and-outs of the infamous prison? Check out the Guided Tours, where you'll be joined by an expert who won't let you miss a thing.

• Guided Tour: Embark on a guided tour of the Shepton Mallet's hidden spooks
• Self-Guided Tour: Explore all the site's nooks and crannies with General Admission tickets
• Ghost Tour: Prepare for the paranormal in an exclusive Ghost Tour during the later hours
• Escape Room: Try to break free from the dreaded Shepton Mallet escape room, "The Cell"

Shepton Mallet Prison Events and Activities

Open all-year, Shepton Mallet Prison isn't just home to history and hauntings - the Prison is also host to a range of exciting seasonal events and half-term activities, the majority of which are suitable for all ages!

Enjoy a Ghost Tour during the Halloween season, meet Santa behind bars at Christmas or spend an adrenaline-fueled half term at the prison when you participate with arts, crafts, workshops, tours and so much more.

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Book Shepton Mallet Prison tickets for one of the best things to do in Somerset - suitable for all ages!