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About
A former prison of 4 acres - opened in 1792 and in use until 2013 when it was closed down. Built to house around 300 prisoners in 3 different wings. Still contains cells, landings, kitchens, showers, hospital wing, exercise yards, visits room, closed visits, padded cell, workshops, chapel (converted into a nightclub) etc.
The site has lights and power in most areas, working toilets and a small working kitchen.
Photo credit to Gloucester Prison
Facilities
Other
- Film - Historic Location
COVID-19 Response
- 1m distancing in place
- 2m distancing in place
- Advance booking essential
- Capacity limit
- Clear signage
- Contactless payment possible
- COVID-19 measures in place
- COVID-19 refund and cancellation policy in place
- COVID-19 risk assessment completed
- COVID-19 staff training completed
- Face mask essential (not provided)
- Face masks required for staff in public areas
- Facilities must be booked
- Floors clearly marked for social distancing
- Hand sanitizer available to visitors & staff
- One way system
- Online booking only
- Open now
- Pets welcome during COVID-19 restrictions
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Socially distanced spaced seating
- Staff required to regularly wash hands
- Temperature checks for visitors
- Time limited visits