Shepton Mallet Prison Escape Room - The Hole

Recommended by 99% of travelers

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South West England, England

1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Sleuth your way out of the shadowy prison cell known as the Hole in Shepton Mallet. This private escape room experience takes place in Shepton Mallet Prison, offering a unique chance of a real-life escape from its cells. Just book online, receive your voucher for a date of your choice, and enjoy roughly an hour inside on a mission to evade the governor and escape.

Private escape room experience for a personalized challenge
Book a fun, all-weather activity for friends, family, or co-workers
See some of Shepton Mallet Prison after the escape-room mission
Skip any unwanted surprises, with all fees included in the booking

What's Included

Escape Room Games Master
Entry to Shepton Mallet Prison
All Fees and Taxes

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Shepton Mallet Prison
Frithfield Ln, Shepton Mallet BA4 5FQ, UK
Upon arrival please go to the Visitor Centre to get signed in for your experience.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Shepton Mallet Prison

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Most travelers can participate
Not wheelchair accessible
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 69 reviews

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Alison_E, Aug 2026

I booked this escape room for me and my family of 5 ages range from 10-56 . We had a brilliant time . We really had to work together but we succeeded. Our prison warden Georgina was so in character and really made the whole escape room .

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you for your lovely review! We're really pleased to hear you and your family had such a brilliant time and managed to escape! It sounds like you made a great team. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to Georgina we're glad she helped make the experience even more enjoyable. We hope to welcome you back for another escape in the future!

A must do!

Rachel_B, Aug 2026

This was a great day. The tour was so informative and history was made fun. The escape room was the best we have done All the staff were amazing, friendly and jut lovely !

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you for such a fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that you had such a great day at Shepton Mallet Prison and enjoyed both the informative tour and the escape room. It's wonderful to know that you found the history fun and that the escape room was the best you've experienced! We're also pleased that our team made such a great impression. Your kind comments about their friendly and welcoming approach will mean a lot to everyone. Thank you again for your support and recommendation. We hope to welcome you back to Shepton Mallet Prison again in the future!

Amazing escape rooms and staff.

Mrs_M, Aug 2026

Loved this escape room. I went with my boyfriend and 2 children (age 9 and 15). The staff there are amazing. My daughter has autism and this was taken into consideration when the staff, in full prison officer character, talked us through the game and treated us like prisoners. Dan and his lady manager really made the escape rooms fun. We had a good giggle whilst all working together to escape which we managed to do. Thank you Dan, you made our visit all that much more fun. The fact you can go round the prison afterwards and learn all about it gave it more interest.

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you and your family had such an enjoyable experience taking on The Hole escape room. It's fantastic to know that everyone had fun working together to make your escape and that the experience left you with plenty of laughs along the way. Dan and the Duty Manager will be thrilled to receive your kind feedback. We're especially pleased to hear that they took your daughter's needs into consideration and helped ensure that everyone could enjoy the experience while still staying in character. Creating memorable and inclusive experiences for all of our visitors is incredibly important to us. It's also great to know that you enjoyed exploring the prison afterwards and learning more about its fascinating history. We think the combination of the escape rooms and the self-guided tour makes for a truly unique day out. Thank you again for your wonderful feedback. We hope to welcome you all back to Shepton Mallet Prison again in the future!

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