Shrewsbury Prison

Shrewsbury Prison, locally known as the Dana, was built in 1793 and designed by the architect Thomas Telford. Shrewsbury Prison was in operation until March 2013 when it was closed due it its over crowding rate of 183% housing 326 inmates when it was only meant to have 178. Until 1961 the prison participated in carrying out both public and private executions and there were eight on site until this form of capital punishment was abolished in 1969.

Since 2013 the prison has served as the location for many films and TV shows including The Apprentice, Happy Valley, Celebrity Hunted, Coronation Street and many more. The Prison is also open to the public for multiple tours and activities including self-guided and group tours, ghost tours and escape rooms. The prison offers a 12-hour over night stay where you can experience what it would be like to of been an inmate here. There are staff on site the whole time available to answer any questions you might have; the prison is also rumored to be haunted so if you’re looking for a paranormal experience then this is definitely an event you can't miss out on! The prison offers different escape rooms that last for about 60 minutes based within the cells, as well as, one called prison break which is said to be the world’s largest escape room. The event is fully immersive and lasts for 2.5 hours where you will be provided with Prison jumpsuits and an ID card, this experience also includes a self-guided tour.

Open daily 10:00 to 17:00