Shrewsbury Prison: Help Save Santa - Immersive Storytelling Experience

Shrewsbury Prison

Available to 24 December 2024

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Visit Shrewsbury Prison this Christmas from just £10 for one adult + one child!

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Get into the festive spirit at Shrewsbury Prison in one of the best Christmas events in Shropshire

Enjoy festive fun at Shrewsbury Prison this season and don't miss out on a day out full of festive fun for the family! 

In the Help Save Santa Immersive Storytelling Experience, Santa has been locked up at Shrewsbury Prison for speeding through the Shropshire skies! Solve the mystery, free Santa and receive an early Christmas gift as your reward! 

Experience Somerset days out full of Christmas fun when you visit Shrewsbury Prison this festive season! This immersive storytelling experience takes place on select dates 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, or a festive-themed Escape Room?

Shrewsbury Prison,
The Dana,
Shrewsbury,
Shropshire SY1 2HP
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How to find us

Address: Shrewsbury Prison, The Dana, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2HP

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By Car:

There is a small car park opposite the prison which accepts card payments.

Additional parking can be found at the train station located 50 metres away, charging £4.50 per day.

By Train:

Shrewsbury Train Station (SHR) is located directly opposite the prison. 

If travelling by train, exit the station and head up the steps on the path to the left, then cross over the tracks using the Dana bridge.

Shrewsbury Prison welcomes all visitors - however, due to the nature of the historic site, wheelchair users do not have access to the entire building. 

  • The vast majority of the site is accessible, but there are traditional stairs between the landings that may cause difficulties. 
  • Functional stairlift
  • Disabled toilets
  • Accessible on-site restaurant.
  • Shrewsbury Jail's guided prison tour lasts approximately 1.5 hours. 
  • You are welcome to spend as long or as little as you'd like on-site. 

Yes, there is plenty of food and drinks available at Shrewsbury Prison.

  • There is a range of homemade cakes, bakes and desserts
  • Enjoy a delicious selection of hot and cold food
  • Wash it all down with a refreshing beverage

Yes!

The team at Shrewsbury Prison love well-behaved dogs, pampered pooches and furry friends! 

Yes! Photos and videos on the tour are more than welcome - feel free to share them on social media, and make sure to get plenty of great CELL-fie's!

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