Shepton Mallet Prison

@nickfshort You're absolutely right. 16 were hanged and 2 were shot. sheptonmalletprison.com/plan-your-day/…

@wtbattlefields @SheptonMPrison @USArmy @UkNatArchives Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the Americans hanged a few of their convicted servicemen there during #WW2.

Fascinating time @SheptonMPrison today. Glasshouse for quite a few decades, and run by the @USArmy during #WW2. Also home to the @UkNatArchives during that time. Highly recommended for a great day out.

@trucklifegb feeling brave enough! 😉🔦 2/2

@trucklifegb Sounds like you had a great day doing time behind bars! 😅 We’re glad you (and Bella!) enjoyed exploring life on the inside — that cold cell definitely has a reputation for making visitors stop in their tracks 👻 A sleepover challenge sounds like a brilliant idea… if you’re 1/2

today, but thankfully I managed to get released for good behaviour 😮‍💨 Me, my daughter and Bella decided to pay @SheptonMPrison a visit today, and it was certainly an experience to see what life is like behind bars. They even let well behaved dogs in to visit 🐕‍🦺 It’s supposed to be haunted, and I must say, in one cell I felt mega cold, and Bella wouldn’t even set foot in it 👻 Could a sleepover at the prison be the next charity challenge 😜 #Prison #PrisonTime #Prisoner #PrisonTours #Crime #BehindBars #SheptonMallet #SheptonMalletPrison #Somerset #Haunted #Ghost #SpiritsBehindBars #BehindTheWalls

Had a great time yesterday at @SheptonMPrison learning how to decode messages and lift fingerprints. Then to follow the clues to find out who stole the pancakes. A perfect day out for my wannabe DCI.

Can someone please settle this debate? Does the toilet roll go under or over!? 🚽 Choose wisely... Your choice could land you with a prison sentence... #ToiletPaperDebate #UnderOrOver #ToiletRoll #HomeDebate

You are with just two other people, alone in Shepton Mallet Prison. You can ask only one question using the Ouija Board, what are you asking? ⛓️ Just under a week to go to ask that very question yourself during our Ghost Hunting Behind Bars!

Now this one is surely going to spike discussion...⛓️🤔 Which do you think deserves time behind bars? #DebateTime #HotTopics #ThoughtProvoking #sheptonmalletprison

From Escape Rooms and Guided Tours to the adrenaline-pumping Catch The Convict Challenge and our immersive Super Detective Masterclass, it’s been a thrilling week behind bars! What was your highlight from February Half Term at Shepton Mallet Prison? Let us know! ⬇️

Keep your hands to yourself! You will want to after reading this... Or even better, get your hands on tickets for our Super Detective Masterclass. Your last chance to become a Super Detective is this weekend! #SuperDetective #Masterclass #DetectiveSkills #History #Prisonfact

Looking to get some practice before your visit?⛓️ Detectives, see if you can spot the difference between these two photos. If you get it right, it might just be your sign to join our Catch The Convict Challenge this week! Book your tickets here: ow.ly/6IOI50V05rr

Join renowned historian Dave Cable on 26th February for a gripping journey into Shepton Mallet Prison’s dark Victorian past.🔦🔍 Find out full information here: sheptonmalletprison.com/news/step-back…

The crimes we can't ignore!⛓️⁉️ Could failing to attend a public execution lead to a punishment of your own? #Crimeswecan'tignore #Sheptonmalletprison #History #Historyfacts

Only sharp-eyed detectives will spot what's wrong with this photo... 🔍 Do you have what it takes to be a Super Detective. Tell us what this detective did wrong! Think you can do better? Book now on our website and prove it! February Half Term is just around the corner!

Step back in time and warm up this National Hot Chocolate Day with a cup of delicious hot chocolate inside the historic walls of Shepton Mallet Prison! 🏰🔥 Complete our Catch The Convict Challenge this Half Term and receive 10% Drinks and Snacks in our Prison Café!

One Loaf, One Crime, One way ticket to Australia... 🍞 The Crimes we can't ignore! What are your thoughts on this one? #Truecrime #Crimes #History #Historyfact #sheptonmalletprison @WarburtonsUK @hovisbakery

One Load, One Crime, One way ticket to Australia... 🍞 The Crimes we can't ignore! What are your thoughts on this one? #Truecrime #Crimes #History #Historyfact #Sheptonmalletprison

Half-term is just around the corner, and soon the kids will be asking for something exciting to do. Take on our FREE Catch the Convict Challenge, included with a Self-Guided tour, or level up the fun with our Super Detective Masterclass to sharpen your sleuthing skills.

⚒️True or False? ⚒️ Inmates at Shepton Mallet Prison were required to perform hard labour outside, even in freezing winter conditions? Write your answers in the comments section! #Trueorfalse #History #Heritage #Touristattraction #Prison #Sheptonmalletprison

There’s something magical about the frost sparkling on the old stone walls, with the stories of the past lingering in the crisp winter air. Victorian punishments like the treadwheel feel even more real in this icy atmosphere.

🎅❄️ Time is Running Out to Help Save Santa! ❄️🎅 Christmas Eve is fast approaching, and Santa needs your help to escape his cell and deliver gifts on time! With schools out, it’s the perfect opportunity to bring the kids along for a magical storytelling experience.