Shepton Mallet Prison Escape Room

Shepton Mallet Prison

Available to 30 November 2025

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Activities at Shepton Mallet Prison - The escape room!

Sentenced to 15 years for stealing £1million, you have hidden the money from the rest of your gang.

Now you’re stuck in a prison cell with no way out!

The inmates know what you have done, and they all want the money for themselves. Your only chance is to escape while the prisoners are on lockdown. With only 1 hour left until the lockdown ends, you must be fast and work out how to escape your cell.

Be the mastermind behind your escape, look to outsmart the cell as every second counts…

Challenge yourself and your friends in the fun filled, adrenaline-charged, puzzle-based game experience set within a real prison cell with your own Prison Officer. The Cell is ideal for families, friends, groups, hen parties, stag dos and celebrations.

The cell escape room includes: ​​

  • 60-minute state-of-the-art escape room experience set within in a real prison cell
  • Challenging for all ages
  • Get locked up by your own Prison Officer
  • Self-Guided Tour of Shepton Mallet Prison
  • Being fully Immersed into this one-of-a-kind event, where you get to do the time without committing the crime
  • An unforgettable experience within the walls of Shepton Mallet Prison

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.

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