Shepton Mallet Prison
Address: Frithfield Ln, Shepton Mallet BA4 5FQ
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Description
A decommissioned Georgian jail which homed it first inmates in 1625. Features include an imposing perimeter wall, four grey-stone Victorian wings, and a large exercise yard surrounded on three sides by cells.
The prison, decommissioned in 2013, has been used in many television and film productions.
How to contact us
For contact details and further information about this location, please email filming@somerset.gov.uk
Type of Location
- Historic
- Municipal *
- Other
Address details
- Property address:Frithfield Ln, Shepton Mallet BA4 5FQ
- County:Somerset
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- Approx travel time from Bristol:43 minutes
- Approx travel time from London:2 hours 43 minutes
Property details
- Property status:Operational
- Access:No access restrictions.
- Access:Open Monday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm, but can be closed to the public for productions as required.
- Noise:No noise
- Parking:25 – 35
- Parking details:
A small car park is located just 50 metres from the main gates and more parking is available along Frithfield Lane.,
On street parking may be arranged through the Council’s parking team.
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Address:
Frithfield Ln, Shepton Mallet BA4 5FQ