Top South West England Attractions & Museums

A dark look at the history of crime and punishment, this tour of Shepton Mallet Prison reveals the secrets of a historic English prison. Walk the corridors and see the cells of a prison that has been standing for 400 years, and learn about the prisoners who have lived here. See where executions once took place, and where old architecture has been modernized to suit the 21st century. Notice the difference between punishment in the 1600s and the present day.

Shepton Mallet Prison is a World Class tourism experience that inspires people, educating, engaging and immersing visitors through a journey behind bars. Our mission is to preserve, protect and promote the history and heritage of Shepton Mallet Prison, by shining a light on prison life from the Jacobean era to the modern day. Visitors are given a unique and immersive prison experience combined with first class customer service. Shepton Mallet Prison was built in 1625 and closed in 2013, making it the countries oldest prison. with over 400 years of history behind its high walls, Shepton Mallet Prison is a must-see heritage site.

Discover four of England’s historical highlights on a scenic full-day coach trip from Salisbury. See Salisbury's top landmarks and visit Salisbury Cathedral, home to a copy of the 1215 Magna Carta. Stop at Old Sarum, Salisbury’s Iron Age settlement, and travel through picturesque countryside and thatched villages to Stonehenge. After strolling around the UNESCO-listed stones and visitor center, break for a traditional pub lunch. Lastly, visit Amesbury, the UK's oldest continuous settlement, to discover its 21st-century sculpture, 'The Ancestor', and St Mary and St Melor Church.

Our Guests should book this tour with us as we have been operating tours successfully for 5 years. Using seasoned experinced Roman Historical interpreters who have a combined 60 years experince of knowledge and first hand experince of having lived as Romans, to explain in detail how the people of the past lived, breathed, what they wore ate drank and how they ruled a empire. Using historically accurate equipment and clothing, and carrying portable museum quality replicas our guests will get hands on with the Romans and bridge the passage of time with our service.

Our completely unique group activity day is like no other. Immerse yourselves in the West Country and celebrate your hen weekend, stag do, birthday or any other celebration with your friends. You'll take part in 9 completely unique games that you won't see anywhere else! ### Minimum group size is 8 people for your group ###