Days Out For The FamilyDartmoor Prison Museum
West Devon, Devon
Museum
The experience
About this day out
Dartmoor Prison Museum offers a fascinating insight into prison life, attracting more than 35,000 visitors annually. It vividly portrays over 200 years of the prison's history, from its origins as a Prisoner of War Depot for French and American prisoners to the convict era and today. Exhibits include life-size models of Napoleonic soldiers, prison memorabilia, weapons, and stories of famous prisoners and escapes.
When to go
Opening calendar
Monday to Thursday and Saturday 09:30 - 16:30 (last entries 16:00); Friday and Sunday 09:30 - 16:00 (last entries 15:30)
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Prices at a glance
- Admission
- Adults £5.00; Children (Under 16) & OAPS (Over 65) £4.00, Under 5 Free; Family Ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children) £15.00; Groups Over 10 persons £4.00 per person (please telephone to book). Card only, no cash.
Prices can change. Confirm ticket terms with the venue before booking.
Practical details
Facilities & accessibility
At a glance
- Accessibility
- Parking is adjacent to the museum. Within the museum there is currently limited access. Please contact us and we will happily provide you with full details.
- Parking
- Parking is adjacent to the museum.
- Dogs
- We are dogfriendly.
Getting there
Where you'll find it
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