HM Prison Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury

Name: HM Prison Shrewsbury
Address: The Dana, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1743 343100

#26 among attractions in Shrewsbury

Historical place, Prison

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HM Prison Shrewsbury was a Category B/C men's prison in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. It was decommissioned in March 2013, but is now open to the public. ()

Opened: 1793 (231 years ago)Closed: 2013Coordinates: 52°42'44"N, 2°44'51"W

Address

The DanaShrewsbury United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1743 343100

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HM Prison Shrewsbury – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Darwin Shopping Centre, Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, New Riverside, The Quarry Park.

~970 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Darwin Shopping Centre, Shrewsbury
5 min walk • The Darwin Shopping Centre is the largest of the two main shopping centres in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, comprising approximately 17 per cent of the town centre's retail offer by leasable area.
0.5 miSW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, Shrewsbury
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the historic town of Shrewsbury, the Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery is a cultural gem that beckons visitors with its rich collection and engaging exhibitions. Located in Shropshire, England, this museum offers a deep dive into the local...
~1720 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
New Riverside, Shrewsbury
9 min walk • New Riverside is a £150m shopping centre redevelopment project in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, which is planned to link the town's Pride Hill and Darwin centres and comprehensively redevelop the Riverside centre site.
0.7 miSW
Body of water, Garden, Park
The Quarry Park, Shrewsbury
18 min walk • The Quarry is the main recreational park in Shrewsbury, the county town of Shropshire, England. The park was created in 1719 and encompasses 29 acres.
0.4 miSW
11th-century castle and military museum
Shrewsbury Castle, Shrewsbury
11 min walk • Shrewsbury Castle is a red sandstone castle in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. It stands on a hill in the neck of the meander of the River Severn on which the town originally developed.
0.6 miSW
Charles Darwin, Church, Sacred and religious sites
St Chad's Church, Shrewsbury
15 min walk • St Chad's Church occupies a prominent position in Shrewsbury, the county town of Shropshire. The current church building was built in 1792, and with its distinctive round shape and high tower it is a well-known landmark in the town.
0.5 miSW
Spireless Roman Catholic cathedral
Shrewsbury Cathedral, Shrewsbury
14 min walk • The Cathedral Church of Our Lady Help of Christians and Saint Peter of Alcantara, commonly known as Shrewsbury Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Shrewsbury, England.
1.1 miNE
52°43'25"N • 2°43'40"W
Shrewsbury Driving Range, Shrewsbury
30 min walk • Golf
0.4 miS
Bridge, View point
English Bridge, Shrewsbury
10 min walk • The English Bridge is a masonry arch viaduct, crossing the River Severn in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. The present bridge is a 1926 rebuilding and widening of John Gwynn's design, completed in 1774.
~1530 ftSW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Gothic architecture
St Mary's Church, Shrewsbury
8 min walk • St Mary's Church is a redundant Anglican church in St Mary's Place, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust, the Trust designated St Mary's as its first Conservation Church in 2015.
0.7 miW
Bridge
Porthill Bridge, Shrewsbury
19 min walk • Porthill Bridge, also often referred to as Port Hill Footbridge, is a suspension bridge for pedestrians crossing the River Severn in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. It connects Porthill with the Quarry and the town centre.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is HM Prison Shrewsbury open?

HM Prison Shrewsbury is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to HM Prison Shrewsbury?

Nearby attractions include Castle Walk Footbridge, Shrewsbury (5 min walk), Shrewsbury Library, Shrewsbury (5 min walk), St Mary's Church, Shrewsbury (8 min walk), University Centre Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury (10 min walk).

How to get to HM Prison Shrewsbury by public transport?

The nearest stations to HM Prison Shrewsbury:

Train

Shrewsbury (3 min walk)

Bus

S • Lines: 409 (6 min walk)
Shrewsbury Bus Station (6 min walk)