FAQs

The Guided Tour lasts approximately 1.5 hours. You are welcome to explore the site before and/or after your tour,

We would recommend between 1.5 and 2 hours for the Self-Guided Tour, but you are welcome to spend as long as you like exploring the prison.

Yes, we do! We serve warming coffee, delicious cakes and a wide selection of hot and cold food.

Yes, we have a gift shop. It is located in our Visitor Centre, selling a wide range of merchandise.

Yes, we love well behaved dogs to visit us at the prison!

Yes, there are plenty of great CELLfie points!

We advise that you book in advance online to guarantee entrance as the demand for our tours is very high, especially during peak times.

Yes, you can but we recommend booking online to avoid disapointment.

There is onsite parking at the prison (SY1 2HP), charged at £5.00. You can pre-book or pay on the day (subject to availability). Our onsite car park is through the main prison gates. On arrival, please confirm your parking with your booking confirmation at the Visitor Centre. There is a car park opposite the prison, accepting card payments (SY1 2HP), and at the train station pay & display, which is located 50 meters away from the prison entrance on Howard Street (SY1 2LF).

Yes, please contact our specialist team using our contact form.

Please contact our specialist team using our contact form to enquire about our Education Behind Bars Programme.

Please see our section on accessibility for more information.