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Night Behind Bars

The Ultimate Sleepover

Next availability: Friday 4th, 8pm

Night Behind Bars is a 12 hour overnight stay in The World's Most Haunted Prison, without the sentence! We promise to release you in the morning – good behaviour permitting, of course!

This is a fantastic experience for couples, groups of friends and those with an interest in the paranormal. This event is an 18+ event only.

Event Overview

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Night Behind Bars at Shepton Mallet Prison

Locked Up

Your adventure starts at 8pm, where you’ll be met by members of our fantastic team who will lead you through the tall prison gates and show you to your cell for the night. This is no ordinary cell. This is a traditional Victorian cell, providing you with truly authentic experience for your time behind bars.

As part of this unique experience, a officer will take you and your fellow inmates on a tour of the jail. You’ll visit, amongst other areas of the prison, the Victorian wings, the Old Gate Lodge, segregation and not forgetting the execution room.

After the tour, you’re free to explore the site or, of course, retire to your cell for the next few hours. Some will choose to go ghost hunting and others will roam the spooky corridors investigating the prison in the dark. But, don’t even think of escaping! You won’t have time to burrow out Shawshank Redemption style or escape like Paddington Bear over the very high walls.

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Night Behind Bars at Shepton Mallet Prison in Somerset

Your Time Behind Bars

For the night owls amongst you, our trusty prison staff are on-site all night. They’ll be keeping tabs on you, checking for good behaviour and will also be available to answer any questions you may have about Shepton Mallet Prison.

Our onsite café will be open, where you can purchase light refreshments and snacks throughout your stay. Once you’re awake in the morning, you can choose to have breakfast.

You’ll be woken up early in the morning – there’s no tardiness in prison! At 7am, the giant security gates will open, releasing you back into the world with with memories of a very unusual night. We are confident, you’ll have many tales to tell!

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Opening Hours

Mon-Sun: 10am-5pm