Shepton Mallet Prison - General Admission Tickets

The Self-Guided Tour at Shepton Mallet Prison allows you to explore at your own pace.

Wander around the whole prison at your leisure, take photos and CELLfies as you soak up the atmosphere of this amazing 400-year-old prison.

It's the ideal day out for families with young children who'd like to investigate at their own pace.

You'll be given a visitor guide and map and you enter, all you need to begin your adventure.

As you explore around the prison use the sound boxes to learn the incredible facts and history of the prison.

The information boards and interpretation spaces add fascinating background details to your visit, with staff always available to point you in the right direction and answer any questions you've got.

Good to know:

Visitors can visit at any time between 10am and 5pm, 7 days a week.

Tickets are valid for entry from 10am – 4pm.

Wrap up warm, it's cold in the prison.