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Visit Shepton Mallet Prison this Christmas from just £10 for one adult + one child!
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Get into the festive spirit at Shepton Mallet Prison in one of the best Christmas events in Somerset
Enjoy a day out full of Christmas thrills at Shepton Mallet Prison, the UK's most haunted prison! Here's what's in store at Shepton Mallet this Christmas:
- Help Save Santa: Santa has been locked up at Shepton Mallet Prison for speeding through the Somerset skies! Solve the mystery, free Santa and receive an early Christmas gift as your reward!
- Letters to Santa: Little ones can make the most of this special opportunity to let Santa know what they want this Christmas.
- Fuzzy Felt Tree & Snowman Decorating: Get creative and decorate your very own felt Christmas tree and snowman.
- Christmas CELLfies: Snap the perfect festive photo at Shepton Mallet's Christmas photo corner.
- Christmas Wish Tree: Add your festive wish to Shepton Mallet's Christmas tree.
- Festive Café Delights: Enjoy a warm treat at the café, where you'll be served hot chocolate, mince pies and mulled wine, alongside delicious cakes and cream tea!
- Festive Visitor Centre: Shepton Mallet's visitor centre will be decked out in beautiful Christmas decorations, plus unique Christmas gifts available for purchase.
Enjoy Somerset days out full of Christmas fun when you visit Shepton Mallet Prison this festive season! Festivities take place from the 30th of November to the 24th of December 2024
Get your tickets today for the best prices online, with tickets delivered to you instantly via email and SMS. Why not add to your Christmas day out with a Guided Tour, a Self-Guided Tour or a festive-themed Escape Room?
Frithfield Ln,
Shepton Mallet,
Somerset BA4 5FQ
How to find us
By car:
There is a car park on-site, so if you’re driving, you can park there.
Detailed instructions are usually emailed to visitors before arrival, including rules, cell allocation, and specific evening arrival times.
By train:
If you’re arriving by train, the nearest station is Shepton Mallet. From there, you can take a taxi or a bus to the prison.
Taxi services like Swift Taxis, Regal Taxis, and Mum’s Taxis operate between the station and the prison.
By bus:
The bus service runs hourly, and you can catch buses numbered 1, 1A, or 1C1.
The Guided Tour lasts for approx. 1.5 hours. During this time, you are welcome to spend time before, after or both exploring the site.
For our Self Guided Tours, we recommend you allow between 1.5 and 2 hours but you are welcome to spend as long as you like exploring the prison!
Yes, there is a small prison car park (charge £3.50) and Great Ospry pay and display car park is nearby.