Shepton Mallet Prison
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Their tours are designed and led by ex-prison officers who worked at the prison when it was fully operational.
Your visit will include 3 prison wings, constant watch cells, segregation unit, healthcare, exercise yards and the execution room.
The tour will be adapted to the school year, curriculum and what you as a teacher want to achieve.
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About.
Shepton Mallet Prison was built in 1625 and closed in 2013, making it the country’s oldest prison. With over 400 years of history behind its high walls, Shepton Mallet Prison is a must-see heritage site.
Many of their current educational visits come to discover more about crime and punishment through the ages, Victorian History, capital punishment, rehabilitation and the effects of crime on the victims and families. As the prison dates back to 1793 it is also frequently visited by students of Architecture, RE and Geography.
All of their tours and educational visits can be adapted according to your needs; workshops can be included along with escape rooms and a fully immersive ‘prisoner experience’.
Key Information.
“The students found it fascinating and very moving and the visit inspired some interesting writing. Our tour guide was a brilliant communicator and very well informed”
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School Trip Offer.
School Group Rate 8+ just £10 per student!
Take advantage of the exclusive school’s rate – just £10 per student. Plus Teachers go for free!
A 2-hour session includes a 90-minute tour of the prison with an ex-officer and 30 minutes to explore the prison or provision of a dedicated room for your group.
Enhance your school trip to Shepton Mallet Prison with various add on activities including Prisoner Experience, Cell Escape Rooms and Educational Workshops (see below for details).
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Workshops.
Shepton Mallet’s Prison’s Mini Team Building
Shepton Mallet Prison’s Prisoner Experience
Shepton Mallet Prison’s Cell Escape
Shepton Mallet Prison’s Mini Cell Escape
School Trip & Venue Information.
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Accessibility.
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Address:
Frithfield Lane
Shepton Mallet
BA4 5LU
Coach Parking & Drop-off:
Times:
Mon-Fri:
10am-5pm
Sat & Sun:
10am-5pm
(can open earlier by prior arrangement)
Duration:
2 hours
Dates:
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