Shrewsbury Prison Ghost Hunt 12/06/2027

THIS IS A TICKETLESS EVENT 

EVENT DATE: Saturday 12th June 2027

EVENT TIME 9:30pm- 3:30am

Please Arrive at 9:15pm

LOCATION: The Dana, Shrewsbury, SY1 2HP
England

PLEASE LEAVE YOUR PHONE NUMBER AND EMAIL ADDRESS WHEN BOOKING YOUR EVENT. An email/text message will be sent to you 1 week prior to the event with all the details about the event.

First opened in 1793 and later rebuilt and expanded in 1877, the prison was originally designed with harsh discipline in mind. The site featured isolated cells, heavy iron doors, exercise yards and strict segregation intended to break the spirit of inmates. The atmosphere inside was deliberately intimidating, and over the centuries thousands of prisoners passed through its gates. One of the darkest chapters in Shrewsbury Prison’s history involves executions. Public hangings once took place outside the prison walls, attracting huge crowds. The final public execution connected to the prison happened in 1868. Later executions took place privately inside the prison itself. Between 1902 and 1961 several prisoners were executed by hanging within the prison.

Adding to the prison’s eerie reputation is the discovery that many executed prisoners were buried in unmarked graves within the grounds. During redevelopment work in the 1970s, remains from several executed inmates were uncovered. These helped fuel rumours that the prison was haunted long before it became a tourist attraction.

Today, Shrewsbury Prison is widely considered one of the most haunted locations in the UK. Paranormal investigators, former guards, visitors and ghost hunters have all reported strange experiences inside the abandoned wings. Common reports include unexplained footsteps, cell doors slamming shut on their own, cold spots, whispers and sightings of shadowy figures.

PARKING NOTICE: Please note that a parking fee of £5 per vehicle will need to be paid upon arrival. This is separate to Haunted Moments Paranormal Events and the fees are set by the location itself!

No under 18s

Important information: we have a no alcohol or drugs policy, anyone thought to be under the influence will be asked to leave, no refund will be given.

If you cancel your booking, no refund will be given unless we can resell your tickets.

Bookings are non transferable except at our discretion.

We may ask for ID if you look under 18.

(the HMP team cannot guarantee activity but we will do our best) 

any queries please contact us: hauntedmomentspe@gmail.com