Kids Go & Eat Free at Shrewsbury Prison!

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Shrewsbury Prison, The Dana, Shrewsbury, SY1 2HP

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This February Half Term, kids go FREE on Self-Guided Tours with every paying adult, saving £10 per child . Each adult can bring up to three children for free!

Wander at your own leisure, snap some ‘CELLfies’ and soak up the unique atmosphere of the World’s Most Immersive Prison. Grab a map, then bring the past to life with audio boxes and information boards. Together, you’ll uncover real stories of crime, punishment and life behind bars.

That’s not all! This February Half Term, kids eat FREE when you buy an adult meal in the prison restaurant, during 12:00pm-2:30pm (T&Cs apply).

This offer is the ideal chance to take a break, warm up and enjoy lunch together before heading back to explore!

About this offer

Terms & Conditions – Kids Go Free
Free child entry applies to Self-Guided Tours only with every paying adult. Adults must purchase an Adult or Concession Self-Guided Tour ticket.
Up to three children go free per paying adult on Self-Guided Tours. Any additional children are charged at £10 per child.
Free child tickets apply to children under 16 years old (proof of age may be required).
All children must be accompanied by a full-paying adult. Children must be supervised at all times.
Offer valid from Saturday 14th February to Sunday 22nd February 2026 only.
Advanced online booking is required.
Tickets are non-transferable outside the valid dates and are non-refundable.

About Shrewsbury Prison

Awarded the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award, 9 years running! Shrewsbury Prison is officially in the top 10% of things to do worldwide.

The current prison buildings date back to the Victorian era, built in 1868, although a prison has stood on this site since 1793. The prison was decommissioned by the Ministry of Justice in 2013 and is now open to the public as a unique tourist attraction offering a variety of tours, activities and events, including our popular Guided Tours.

Led by officers, our Guided Tours showcase what life was like, day and night, for prisoners, officers and visitors. During the 90 minute tour, you’ll hear stories from the Victorian period through to the 21st century and explore key areas including: two prison wings (one reputed to be particularly haunted), the exercise yards, segregation cells, healthcare and the chilling execution room, including the condemned man's cell and the executioner's room.

But that’s just the beginning! Behind Shrewsbury Prison’s towering walls, you’ll find a variety of thrilling and immersive experiences, including:

  • Self-Guided Tour
  • Ghost Tour
  • Escape Rooms - The Cell & The Hole
  • Prison Break - the world’s largest escape game
  • Night Behind Bars
  • Ghost Hunting Behind Bars

Each experience promises to be as thrilling as it is educational, giving you the rare chance to explore behind the bars of one of Britain’s most fascinating and haunted prisons.

Shrewsbury Prison is also a versatile venue, offering corporate days out, Education Behind Bars, and has been used for a range of external events, productions and filming projects.

If all that exploring works up an appetite, the onsite restaurant serves a range of meals, snacks and drinks. Prison food has never tasted so good!

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