Looking Back On 2024

AN EXCITING YEAR FOR SHEPTON MALLET PRISON: LOOKING BACK ON 2024

As the year comes to an end, we’re taking a moment to look back on what has been an extraordinary year at Shepton Mallet Prison. From thrilling new experiences to unforgettable events and productions, 2024 has been a year to remember!

The Launch of Ghost Hunting Behind Bars

One of our biggest highlights has been the launch of Ghost Hunting Behind Bars. This thrilling experience invites you to dive into the World’s Most Haunted Prison’s past on a spine-chilling evening of Ghost Hunting. It promises a night of fascinating exploration, captivating history and the thrilling possibility of supernatural encounters. With dates already set for February 2025, what chilling discoveries will you make in the dead of night?

Reflecting On Unforgettable Events

At Shepton Mallet Prison, we’ve had an action-packed calendar full of unforgettable events and activities. From entering the captivating realm of Storytelling Chronicles to experiencing the thrill of spending a Night Behind Bars in a real prison (returning this April), there’s been something for everyone. This unique location also welcomed a range of venue hires, with one of the most talked about being the Social Media Star’s, Jeremstar, Halloween party. With incredible costumes, dancing, Jeremstar’s grand entrance dressed as Lady Gaga and a show-stopping cake shaped like a telephone box, the party was truly spectacular.

Filming Wrapped Up for 2024

This year, Shepton Mallet Prison has been a popular location for a range of film and TV productions. One standout was Project Fear’s gripping YouTube video, where they explored and investigated The World’s Most Haunted Prison. With filming for 2024 now complete, we cannot wait to see what exciting productions will take place next. Who will be the next star ‘behind bars’ at this iconic filming location? Stay tuned to find out!

A Massive Thank You

From all of us at Shepton Mallet Prison, we want to thank all of our visitors and partners for their support, not just this year but in previous years too. As we look ahead to 2025, we’re excited to create even more unforgettable experiences for you to enjoy, marking Shepton Mallet Prison’s 400^th anniversary. We hope you have a Happy New Year and look forward to welcoming back our ‘repeat offenders’ as well as ‘first-time’ visitors.