Peterhead Prison Museum

Peterhead Prison Museum Discover Scotland's Dark Past at Peterhead Prison Museum. A must visit location that inspires people, educating, engaging & immersing visitors.
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27/07/2025

The only thing tighter than Peterhead’s security? That Lionesses defence.

Did you know you can HIRE a prison? 👀You heard that right, our dramatic cells, yard and corridors are the perfect space ...
27/07/2025

Did you know you can HIRE a prison? 👀

You heard that right, our dramatic cells, yard and corridors are the perfect space for hosting all sorts of venues. Whether it's filming for personal project, playing a huge game of hide n' seek, or a private ghost hunt, we'd love to have you!

📍 Available for film crews, photoshoots, content creators

Bring your vision to life in a truly one-of-a-kind setting.

POV: You wake up and your cellmate has decided to dirty protest.. What do you do? 👀💩At Peterhead Prison, Scotland’s most...
26/07/2025

POV: You wake up and your cellmate has decided to dirty protest.. What do you do? 👀💩

At Peterhead Prison, Scotland’s most notorious jail, some inmates staged what's known as a "dirty protest" - an act of desperate defiance.

This included:
🚫 Refusing to comply with prison rules
🪧 Protesting poor conditions or treatment
💩 Using their own waste as a weapon of rebellion

Did somebody say Cake? In a Prison? 🍰🤯Yes you read that right - Peterhead Prison's Refuge Cafe serves up some seriously ...
24/07/2025

Did somebody say Cake? In a Prison? 🍰🤯

Yes you read that right - Peterhead Prison's Refuge Cafe serves up some seriously good cake!

🧁 Moist, handmade slices
☕ Proper barista coffee
🥪 Light bites & hearty lunches

Whether you're a history lover, or just in it for the snacks, everyone’s welcome at our cafe!

💬 What’s your go-to treat after a tour?

Teachers, you've done your time - now it's time to explore!You've survived report cards, playground duty, and exam seaso...
23/07/2025

Teachers, you've done your time - now it's time to explore!

You've survived report cards, playground duty, and exam season... now it's time to explore Scotland’s most infamous prison - with an EXCLUSIVE 25% discount! 🎉

🔹 Valid for all teachers from 5 July – 18 August
🔹 FREE access to the Lifeboat Museum
🔹 Great family-friendly activities too!

📧 Just email [email protected] using your school email with your name + school name to get your code.

A sentence you’ll actually enjoy! 🕵️‍♂️

The best Family Trips are Behind Bars! 🏛️👇Looking for a fun, educational trip with the kids? 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Peterhead Prison Mus...
22/07/2025

The best Family Trips are Behind Bars! 🏛️👇

Looking for a fun, educational trip with the kids? 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Peterhead Prison Museum is packed with history, stories, and surprises- perfect for curious little minds (and big ones too!)

🔎 Spot the old uniforms, try out the audio headsets, and explore real cells!
🎁 Kids love the gift shop... and yes, adults do too.
📸 Tag us in your best family “CELLfie”!

What's your child's wildest question about prison life? We'd love to answer it!

What Have You Tried at Our Refuge Café? 🥪🍵Been to Peterhead Prison recently? Then you've hopefully stopped by our Refuge...
21/07/2025

What Have You Tried at Our Refuge Café? 🥪🍵

Been to Peterhead Prison recently? Then you've hopefully stopped by our Refuge Cafe - our cozy cafe where freedom = fresh coffee and homemade treats!

Whether you're warming up after exploring the cells or just popping in for a bite, there’s something for everyone

🧁 What’s YOUR favourite thing to order?

👇 Tell us in the comments, and tag a friend you’d bring along for lunch behind bars...

Calling ALL Teachers! 🧑‍🏫School's out, and now it's time to treat yourself! (You deserve it 🤗) Explore our dark and dram...
20/07/2025

Calling ALL Teachers! 🧑‍🏫

School's out, and now it's time to treat yourself! (You deserve it 🤗) Explore our dark and dramatic halls with 25% OFF ALL Tours at Peterhead Prison - exclusively for teachers!

🗓️ Valid: 5 July – 18 August
🆓 Includes FREE entry to the Lifeboat Museum!
📧 How? email us at: [email protected] from your school email with your name and school name to get your discount code.

You’ve taught history... now step inside it. 🕵️‍♀️

Send your kids to prison this summer holidays!Looking for unforgettable summer holiday activities in Aberdeenshire? Well...
19/07/2025

Send your kids to prison this summer holidays!

Looking for unforgettable summer holiday activities in Aberdeenshire? Well we've got you sorted!

This Summer Holiday, Peterhead Prison is packed with fun events, interactive activities and family friendly history experiences that will thrill visitors of all ages:

🕵️‍♂️ Take part in our "Catch The Convict" hunt
🎉 Enjoy a selection of games dotted through the prison grounds
👮‍♂️ Meet our ex officers and explore real prison cells
🍦 Don’t miss our treat-filled cafe, perfect for a post-tour break

👉 Plan your visit now: https://www.peterheadprison.com/events/summer-holidays/

ATTENTION TEACHERS!You've just escaped the classroom, now it's time to give prison a go...This Summer Holidays, we want ...
18/07/2025

ATTENTION TEACHERS!

You've just escaped the classroom, now it's time to give prison a go...

This Summer Holidays, we want to thank our teachers with a SPECIAL 25% discount on ALL of our tours from July 5th up until August 18th.

👨‍🏫 Just email us at [email protected] from your school account (include your name & school)
🎫 We’ll send you your exclusive discount code
🎁 FREE Lifeboat Museum entry included!

History, mystery, and summer fun, without the lesson plans.

Are you a history lover? Or are you just curious about Scotland's toughest prison? 👀Step inside history at Peterhead Pri...
16/07/2025

Are you a history lover? Or are you just curious about Scotland's toughest prison? 👀

Step inside history at Peterhead Prison this summer, with our 90 minute guided tours, running every Saturday and Sunday at 12:30PM and 2:30PM!

Led by former officers, you'll explore all 125 years of real prison life and uncover the mysteries of crime and punishment

📍 Located in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire

Step Inside History with our ex-officers at Peterhead Prison! 👮‍♂️Ready to unlock the secrets of one of Scotland’s most ...
12/07/2025

Step Inside History with our ex-officers at Peterhead Prison! 👮‍♂️

Ready to unlock the secrets of one of Scotland’s most infamous prisons? Our ex-officers, with over 25 years of hands-on experience, will be your guides on an immersive journey through Peterhead Prison’s storied past.

From eerie cell blocks to untold stories of life behind bars, this tour isn’t just history, it’s a firsthand experience of the grit, and humanity that shaped this institution.

Whether you’re a history fan, true crime enthusiast, or simply curious, Officer Smith’s insider knowledge will bring the past vividly to life.

Address

Peterhead

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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+441779581060

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We love hearing all our visitors stories about visiting the museum and we really appreciate the enthusiasm you all share with us about our current exhibits and our future direction.

Without you, the museum would not be where it is today, so from all of us to all of you THANK YOU for your encouragement, enthusiasm and support over these past 3.5 years.

We look forward to a very bright and exciting 2020 and hope we can share it with you...our guests.

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