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Three Historic Prisons. One Production-Friendly Network.
Looking for an authentic prison location for your next film, television production, documentary, commercial, photography shoot or music video?
Our portfolio of three historic prison sites offers filmmakers access to genuine prison environments, each with its own distinctive character, architecture and filming opportunities. From imposing Victorian wings and execution rooms to modern prison facilities, exercise yards and segregation blocks, our locations provide the realism productions need without the cost and complexity of building prison sets.
Whether you're producing a feature film, television drama, documentary, commercial campaign or independent project, our experienced team can support your production from initial location scouting through to filming, wrap and site reinstatement.
Our locations are supported by an experienced team that understands production requirements and can assist with:
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Our team will work with you to identify the most suitable location and filming areas for your production.
One of the UK’s Best-Preserved Decommissioned Victorian Prisons
Shrewsbury Prison is one of the UK’s best-preserved decommissioned Victorian prisons, offering filmmakers access to an authentic prison environment shaped by over 200 years of prison and social history. Set across more than four acres, the site features original prison buildings, Victorian cell wings spanning four floors, and a wide range of operational prison spaces that provide an unrivalled backdrop for film, television, documentary and commercial productions.
Its diverse range of authentic prison environments allows production teams to capture multiple settings within a single location, reducing both costs and logistical complexity.
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Crime dramas, prison documentaries, historical productions, television series, commercials and feature films.
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A Dramatic Prison Location Spanning Four Centuries
Shepton Mallet Prison offers one of the most visually striking and versatile prison filming locations in the UK. With over 400 years of prison history, the site combines imposing stone perimeter walls, four Victorian prison wings, expansive exercise yards and authentic operational spaces that provide a dramatic backdrop for film, television, documentary and commercial productions.
The site also features a large 1970s Workshop Block and modern reception facilities, allowing productions to capture both historic and contemporary prison environments within a single location.
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Period dramas, crime productions, thrillers, documentaries, horror productions and television series.
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Scotland’s Atmospheric High-Security Prison Location
Scotland’s former high-security prison offers a uniquely atmospheric filming location shaped by 125 years of prison and social history. Featuring imposing cell blocks, a historic booking in office, segregation facilities, hospital spaces and atmospheric corridors, Peterhead Prison provides an authentic backdrop for film, television, documentary, commercial and photography productions.
With flexible hire options, dedicated on-site support and a range of character-rich filming areas, Peterhead Prison delivers the realism and visual impact that cannot be replicated on a purpose-built set.
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Crime dramas, true-crime documentaries, historical productions, television series and commercial photography.
Explore Peterhead PrisonEvery production is different. The best way to discover the potential of our prison locations is through a site visit with our team.
Contact us today to discuss your project, request filming information or arrange a site visit.
01743 343 100
01743 343 100