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Peterhead Prison Museum

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Peterhead Prison Museum
"Our museum sits in a 6 acre site and visitors walk through time from 1888- 2013. During your tour you will hear how life was "within these walls" through a quality headset which incorporates the voices of ex-staff who worked within the former Victorian prison. At normal pace the tour takes about 1.5 hours, however once in you can spend as long as you want and examine the former prison in detail and at the end of the tour you can visit our newly opened "Refuge Café" named after the Harbour of Safe Refuge which the original inmates supported by breaking granite stones by hand at the nearby Stirlinghill Quarry. Something for all ages to learn from and enjoy. Open daily 10:00-18:00 with last entry being 16:30."
Address: South Rd, Peterhead AB42 2YY, UK
Phone: 01779 482200
State: Aberdeenshire
City: Peterhead
Zip Code: AB42 2YY

opening times

Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM

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Reviews
This is probably one of the best museums I've been to and it's very reasonably priced too. When you enter the museum you are given a head set and controller so you can listen to the information at your own pace. It is definitely an eye opener to how prison life has changed throughout the years! There is also a small cafe near the end of the tour and the cakes are amazing. Definitely worth a visit 5*
Very good experience. It was the only prison in Scotland from 1888. Before that, the convicts were send to England. The audio guide is brilliant. You see all the prison and of course you wish you will never get there. The stories are also amazing. The local food from the buffet are tasty..imagine eating in a prison. Almost 2 hours spent there even though we were in hurry.
This is a fascinating look at the prison system throughout the years. With no waits and some pretty gruesome tails we spent most of the morning and had a nice lunch there. The audio tour was interesting and easy to navigate the staff were friendly and very helpful.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedYes
What an interesting place to go to visit. Very cold inside so wear a jacket ! The staff working there are very friendly. Well worth the entrance fee which was not that expensive. It also has a great cafe !Visited onWeekendWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedYes
Both fascinating and terrifying. Its not been too "museumed" basically it is as it was when it closed. We went mid December, it was freezing ... dress up warm. Apparently it s chilly even in summer. It feels like a terrible place to be in as a prisoner. Excellent use of mannequins. Great audio tour. Nice wee cafe ... in winter the big cafe isn't open.
Love going here! The staff are friendly and welcoming! Good facilities and the cafe is lush too! Bring a jumper because it can be cold :
One of the most interesting museums I've ever been too. Great family afternoon out, my wife and teenage boys enjoyed it too. Staff were excellent and very friendly from the entrance, all through the visit and in the cafe, which was very nice. Can't recommend highly enough and only £20 for a family ticket. Great value.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNot sure
Fabulous afternoon out. Loved the audio recording to go round at your own pace. Really friendly staff and informative on questions asked. Loved the shop, spent a fortune lol.
Took a visit to the old Peterhead Prison which closed in 2013 after 125 years in operation, it was converted into a Museum opening in June 2016. Infamously known for being notorious and once home to some of Scotland's most dangerous, it provides a detailed look into its history and the grim conditions which led to the riot of October 1987.. On my visit to the museum I was fortunate enough to meet Jackie Stuart who was held hostage for five days during the riot and he signed a copy of his book for me, a very pleasant man. It is situated in a remote area between Fraserburgh and Aberdeen but if nothing ever gets done with Barlinnie after it closes then this will be the the only place to go.. Definitely worth the visit.
Absolutely amazing! Great place to visit to understand some fascinating history of this famous jail. Thoroughly recommend a trip here! The audio tour is really easy to use and follow. Great day out with lots of interesting stories and facts of the life of prisoners that served time here. Very disabled friendly with lots of seats available throughout the tour, which I found extremely helpful due to my physical disability. There is a lift to get up to the cafe, so I think there is a way for wheelchair users to get around too. Fantastic day
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