Peterhead Prison Museum

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The former Victorian HM Convict Prison Peterhead is unique in scale, had the first state owned railway in the UK and part of the history saw the only time the SAS were used to end a domestic siege in Britain.

The museum highlights the work of the brave personnel that served here between 1888- 2013, you will visually see what "real" prison life was like, whilst listening to the officers speak of their experiences as part of the audio tour that accompanies your tour and your sense of smell will be stimulated as you enter the laundry, shower block and hospital areas'.

For a unique look at the stories "within these walls" Peterhead Prison Museum hope to welcome you soon.

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  • Opening Times
    Open daily: 1st April to 31st October - 10-6 with last entry being 4.30.[Summer]
    Open daily: 1st November- 31st March - 10-4 with last entry being 2.30 [Winter]
    Closed only 25-26th December and 1-2 January
  • Facilities
    • Toilets
    • Gift Shop
    • Parking
    • Coach parking
    • Public Transport
    • Tours
  • Accessibility
    • Disabled Access
    • Blue Badge Parking
    • Induction loop
    • Assistance for Walking
  • Accreditations and Awards

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