Shepton Mallet Prison, also known as Cornhill, has a long and storied history. In fact, it goes even further back than the English Civil War! During this guided tour of the roughly 400 year old prison, you'll join a guide with encyclopaedic knowledge of the jail and its past. Along the way you'll see cells and even visit the building that housed the treadwheel – a machine powered by men and used as a form of punishment in the Victorian era. During the Second World War, Shepton Mallet Prison was converted to a military prison and during that time an execution block was constructed. Make sure you ask your guide about that!

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Explore the whole prison at your leisure, take photos and cell-fies as you soak up the atmosphere of this amazing 400-year-old prison! You'll be given a visitor guide and map when you enter. As you explore the nooks and crannies of the prison, don’t forget to use the sound boxes to learn the facts and history as you go. The information boards and interpretation spaces add fascinating background details to your visit, and the staff are always available to point you in the right direction and answer any questions you may have. Let's hope it's the only time you find yourself in a prison - gulp.