If you’re looking for a day out with a difference, you’re in the right place. Explore the whole prison at your leisure, take photos and CELLfies as you soak up the atmosphere of this amazing Victorian prison. An ideal day out for families with young children who would like to investigate at their own pace.
An ex-prison officer shines light on what life was like for prisoners, officers and visitors. Bringing the prison to life through a no-holds-barred tour of this historic and fascinating building:
Shrewsbury Prison is the second most haunted jail in the world – come and investigate and see what lurks behind the high prison walls in the dead of night.
As with the daytime guided tours, the Lights Out Tour, is led by an ex-prison officer with over 30 years’ experience of working the night shift in a prison.
Prisons at night have a very different feel – the staff numbers are massively reduced and prisoners are locked in their cells. It can be a dangerous time with sentiments running high and takes a different set of skills to manage emotive situations.
This is a fascinating guided tour around the Georgian part of the prison, underneath the Victorian building. You will CRAWL through the tunnels to experience and be immersed in the life of a Georgian prisoner.
You are part of a criminal gang who has been convicted for the armed robbery of a number of banks. Your sentence would have been 15 years, but you gave information (snitched) on your gang leader in return for a lesser sentence of 3 years.
Sentenced to life in prison, as part of the country’s most notorious gang you have a reputation for bad behaviour, bullying other prisoners, attacking officers and worst of all repeated escape attempts.
Taking part in iCombat laser games is like no other laser tag game on the planet. The state-of-the-art technology inside our guns coupled with an exhilarating venue make this one of the most immersive experiences you’re ever likely to encounter.
Come and learn the art of Angel & Axe Throwing under the safe supervision of our trained Axe-perts.
Archery Wars is easily described as paintball with bows and soft tipped arrows, but without the pain and mess. It truly is the most accessible and fun activity for groups of all ages.
Kids archery is a fun, safe and exciting activity perfect to entertain the younger ones, while the big kids (ages 8+) try out Angel & Axe throwing.
Are you up for the challenge?
You’ve seen the films, you’ve seen the TV series, now it’s time to put yourself to the test and see if you have what it takes to break out of a real prison in the World’s largest escape game. It’s an opportunity to test your wits and skills
Night Behind Bars is a 12 hour overnight stay in a prison, without the sentence!
Ghost Hunting or Paranormal Investigations, as they are more commonly known, run regularly at Shrewsbury Prison. They are operated by professional external organisations and paranormal groups.
Licensed bar, Live Music and a Prison Wing – It’s the ultimate night out
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