Christmas at Shrewsbury Prison

Get into the festive spirit this holiday season with a range of exciting Christmas activities at Shrewsbury Prison - the perfect holiday outing for families.

One of Santa's elves sitting on a sleigh surrounded by presents

A Creative Christmas

Join us at Shrewsbury Prison for A Creative Christmas – a FREE festive experience with fun activities for all to take part in:

Letter to Santa: There’s a special opportunity for your little ones to write a letter to Santa and let him know what they’re wishing for this Christmas.
Christmas ‘CELLfies’: Snap the perfect photo at our festive photo corner.
Christmas Wish Tree: Add your festive wish to our Christmas tree, sharing the joy and spirit of the season.
Fuzzy Felt Tree & Snowman Decorating: Get creative and help decorate our felt Christmas tree and snowman. Additional craft items are available to purchase to make your prison experience extra special!

Please note, this ticket does not include entry into the entire prison.

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An officer locking Santa up in Shrewsbury Prison.

Help Save Santa: Storytelling Experience

Enhance your festive day out at Shrewsbury Prison with our immersive storytelling experience: Help Save Santa.

We need your help to save Christmas! Santa was spotted speeding through the Shropshire skies and now he’s been locked up at Shrewsbury Prison!

One of Santa’s elves has travelled all the way from the North Pole to share the tale and to recruit young detectives to solve the mystery and free Santa just in time for Christmas. If they succeed, an early Christmas gift might be waiting for you!

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More To See and Do

This holiday season, we’re adding a festive twist to our immersive escape rooms. Embrace the Christmas spirit as you work together to break free from a real prison cell.

Why not indulge in a seasonal treat at our onsite restaurant. Trust us, prison food has never tasted this good!

Or join us for a Guided Tour and learn about Christmas Behind Bars!

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