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Shepton Mallet Prison: Guided Tour

Take a guided tour of Shepton Mallet Prison, also known as Cornhill or The Mallet, which has over 400 years of history, dating back before the English Civil War. Your guide will walk you through what life was like for both prisoners and staff. You'll learn about punishments, hear stories of well-known inmates, and find out if anyone ever escaped. You'll visit the cells in the two Victorian wings, the execution room, and the building that once held the treadwheel—a machine used as punishment. During World War II, the prison became a military facility, and an execution block was added. Ask your guide for more about this period. You can visit the on-site cafe and gift shop to buy snacks and souvenirs for your loved ones.

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Take a guided tour of shepton mallet prison, also known as cornhill or the mallet, which has over 400 years of history, dating back before the english civil war. , , your guide will walk you through what life was like for both prisoners and staff. you'll learn about punishments, hear stories of well-known inmates, and find out if anyone ever escaped. , , you'll visit the cells in the two victorian wings, the execution room, and the building that once held the treadwheel—a machine used as punishment. , , during world war ii, the prison became a military facility, and an execution block was added. ask your guide for more about this period. , , you can visit the on-site cafe and gift shop to buy snacks and souvenirs for your loved ones.

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  • Guided tour of shepton mallet prison

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  • Parking (available onsite)
  • beverages (available onsite)

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  • There is no wheelchairs access
  • children are allowed but parental guidance is recommended as some of the content may be unsuitable
  • children under 5 can enter for free, no ticket is needed
  • you are welcome to spend time before or after (or both) the tour to explore the siteshow your smartphone ticket at the entrance.
  • wearing warm clothes is recommended as the inside of the prison can be cold

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Visitors consistently mention the excellent service, knowledgeable guides, and memorable experiences. The tour holds an impressive average review score of 10.0 out of 10.0 based on 53 verified traveler reviews, reflecting its strong reputation among guests.
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