Dartmoor Prison Museum
Yelverton, Devon
About Dartmoor Prison Museum
Dartmoor Prison Museum sits just outside the walls of the main prison itself with its own car park. We are dog friendly and offer a discounted family ticket for 2 adults and up to 3 children, children under 5 are admitted free. Additionally we offer a discounted concessionary rate for groups of 10 or more.
We have a quiz sheet for children to complete and all successful completions earn a certificate of parole. Wealso offer an Easter, halloween and Christmas trail during the school holidays where everyone gets a prize.
Our courtyard area has a seating area where you can eat your oicnic. Unfortunately we do not have any catering on site at the moment but there are plenaty of cafes within Princetown itself.
Explore over 200 years of the history of Britain's most famous prison.
See how the prison transformed from a war prison housing soldiers from the Napoleanic era to present day. Experience a reconstruction of a modern day prison cell.
Purchase a unique souvenir
The onsite shop features items made by the prisoners themselves.
We have free onsite parking
Museum benefits from its own car park to the front of the building with ramped access for mobility aids,
Facilities
Toilets
Gift Shop
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Wheelchair Friendly
Dog Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Card Payments Accepted
Opening Times
Last entry is half an hour before advertised closure.
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (5-17) : £3
- Adult (18+-18+) : £4
- Babies and Toddlers (0-4) : Free
Over 60s - £3.00
Family Ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children) - £12.00
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 1 - 2 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
FAQs
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Toilets
Family Friendly Options
Food & Drink
Accessibility Information
Tickets & Bookings
Private Hire & Birthday Parties
Contact Details
H M Prison
Dartmoor
Princetown
Yelverton
Devon
PL20 6RR
England
The museum is located 250 metres from the main prison gate with its own car park.
Tel: 01822322130
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