Peterhead Prison Museum

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Definitely worth visiting the and taking the option. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Visited on a Saturday and took the 12:30 of the Prison. There were about 12 or so people on the tour, and the was an ex-prison officer. You can just go through the yourself wearing headphones to hear a commentary, but I would highly you take the because you will hear so much more about the and it’s inmates from someone who actually worked there along with some anecdotes. Plus you can ask questions too that you wouldn’t be able to if you go self-guided… Our was very good. Guided lasted 1 & 1/2 hrs and there’s a at the end, serving a selection of meals,cakes,snacks and hot and cold drinks. Very reasonably priced too. There is also a lifeboat within the to too. Definitely worth visiting the and taking the option. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Very interesting visit. Brilliant Audio gave vivid insight as to how prisoners were treated. The cells were spartan to say the least, allied to a very tough regime. I felt claustrophobic after the 90 minutes due in part to me suddenly finding myself alone in a remote area! Loved it... Have been before but its really to go and look around so did the with some italian friends had a really nice day really pleasant and friendly too 😊 👍 We really enjoyed our trip here. When we visited it was £12 per adult and that was decent value for what we got. There's an audio that's very informative that you get free with your entry, along with a map/leaflet. The flows well and it's always obvious where to go next. Well worth a if you're in the area and looking for something different to see. given by David an ex officer who provided an indepth history and insight into Petehead both whilst he worked there and since it was built. Well worth a visit. Very interesting, good guides - ex waders, a comprehensive visit. Nice cafe. But a number of stairs and uneven surfaces as you would expect in a Victorian so take care! This was a very informative visit, we were on holiday up north and set off to get there when it opened. Disabled parking for 2 cars right outside entrance (signs direct you to it from main road) also has large car park at side of the prison. Dog friendly so it was 4 adults and one dog, you can book a or as we did walked round with the headphones, easy to use, type in the number of the location and follow the arrows on the ground. It took us about 90 mins, it is wheelchair accessible with a bit of back tracking when no ramp to get out at the end. The finishes at the on the first floor, there is a lift outside for wheelchairs and/or a very old dog that wouldn’t make the stairs. The only we saw the whole time were paying to get in and in the cafe, which added to the experience of walking the with nobody around. Just a shame prisons are no longer like this, would deter many people from going inside. £2 discount for OAPs, disabled and Blue light card (Dog was free) Visiting Peterhead felt like stepping into a dark chapter of Scotland’s penal history. This high-security prison, operational from 1888 to 2013, housed some of the most dangerous criminals and was the site of dramatic events, including a notorious riot in 1987 that required special forces intervention. The self-guided audio took me through the narrow cells, the cold exercise yard, and the escape tunnels, offering a raw insight into the harsh reality of life. The oppressive atmosphere, the stories of former guards, and the grim reality of isolation left a lasting impression on me. It’s a place worth visiting, especially if you’ve never “lived” in such an environment. The experience makes you realize that no risk, no mistake, and no impulsive decision is worth ending up here. Freedom is a gift, and after a to Peterhead Museum, you will surely appreciate life beyond its walls in a whole new way. What an amazing day out. Lived here for ten years and didn't expect it to be this interesting. First time visiting and would probably go back.... Amazing history. The are great. tour! The was very knowledgeable (great being toured by someone who worked there when it was in use as a prison). Really educational and fascinating! Entrance toilets were lovely and clean and the were all really friendly and helpful! Highly visiting here as a tourist or as a local! What a unique to with fantastic staff. David,our guide, was a guard a few years after the infamous riot. His dry humour and Doric twang was great. Seeing the was such an interesting experience, I am really glad I went along. You can choose to have a with a which is slightly more expensive or an audio tour. I would paying for the as they will be able to answer your questions about daily life within the small group they take around. After they have given you the you are allowed to explore the yourself after being left at the at the end. I would leave yourself some time after the to go around and take it all in. There are a lot of newspaper cuttings and various things the prisoners and guards have put together after doing further research of the prison's history. If you are in Aberdeenshire go and see it, not many other places like it. Amazing experience. Well presented displays and information and the audio sets supplied at the start are invaluable for additional information as you're going round. Excellent too, reasonably priced and food was freshly made. Highly recommended 👌 This was a surprisingly fantastic venue to for all ages of the party from 7 years old to 67 years! You can go at your own pace, the route is clearly marked out and the extra kids puzzle kit kept them engaged with their surroundings. Definitely recommended as an easy way to kill a few hours with the family. A really with helpful and friendly staff. The audio was interesting and kept my kids, aged 7, entertained for about an hour and a half. They have short attention spans and get fed up easily, so this was a good achievement! Amazing!! I don’t typically go on tours but spotted that they were running free ones today. The two ex-officers running the were very engaging and friendly. The was also very well organised and had plenty of information without being overwhelming. The pace was just right, allowing time to take in the surroundings without feeling rushed. I left with a much greater appreciation for the history of the place and would highly this to anyone visiting. Absolutely fascinating. Can't it enough. Superb as well, thanks guys for answering all our questions - we had a morning at the museum. Brilliant experience. Well to visit. were so helpful and amazing. There was no problem at all to leave my stuff save with them. Lots to see and learn. I’ve just went myself with audio headset and enjoyed everything. There is so much to see, but I’ll not be spoiling it with photos. Thank you ! Website change monitoring Monitor any webpage for changes – get instant email alerts when prices drop, new jobs are posted, products come back in stock, or competitors update their sites. See how the number of reviews and average review scores have changed over time. Park