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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.

Location information

Type of Location

Historic
Municipal *
Other

Address details

Property address Frithfield Ln, Shepton Mallet BA4 5FQ
County Somerset
What Three Words ///shrug.retina.easels
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 restrictions 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 detail

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.

Film location

Address Frithfield Ln, Shepton Mallet BA4 5FQ