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Shrewsbury Prison – Education Behind Bars Programme

Everything you need to plan your school trip to Shrewsbury Prison - Education Behind Bars Programme.

Shrewsbury Prison, Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Ongoing

What we love

Their Education Behind Bars Programme is designed by educational specialists in line with the national curriculum and led by Prison Officers with a wealth of knowledge, creating an insight on what life behind bars is truly like
Your visit will include 2 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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School trip offer

2 free adult tickets per 30 students (extra tickets £10)
Rate available for school groups of 8+. 2 free adult tickets for every 30 student tickets bought. Extra adult tickets £10. All tickets subject to availability.

We regularly check that the costs and information are the latest and most up-to-date. However, please contact us directly if you need any further information or have a particular question.

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Email

schools@shrewsburyprison.com

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School trip & venue info

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Curriculum links

Subjects: Citizenship, Geography, History, Law, Media Studies, PSHE

Topics: 20th Century, Architecture, Crime & Punishment, Criminology, Georgians, Reform & Rehabilitation, Victorians

Ages & suitability

Suitable for: KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5, Higher

Age Groups: 7-11, 11-14, 14-16, Post 16

Min. Age: Suitable for ages 7+

Things to know

Teachers: 2 free adult tickets per 30 students (extra tickets £10)

Min. Group Size: 8 students

Adult/Student Ratio: At least 2 adults are recommended for every 30 students

SEND: Suitable for children with SEND (please speak to us for more information)

Classroom Facilities: Classroom facilities are available on-site

Toilet Facilities: Toilet facilities are available on-site

Risk Assessment: A risk assessment is available

First Aid: A qualified first aider is on-site at all times

Accessibility

Find out everything you need to know about the Accessibility of this school trip in the link below.

We regularly check that the costs and information are the latest and most up-to-date. However, please contact us directly if you need any further information or have a particular question.

Address

The Dana
Shrewsbury
SY1 2HP

Coach parking & drop-off

Coach drop-off area nearby

Times

Mon-Fri:
10am-5pm

Sat & Sun:
10am-5pm

(can open earlier by prior arrangement)

Duration

2 hours, 30 minutes

Dates

Ongoing