Are all areas of the attraction accessible by wheelchair?

No, all areas are not wheelchair accessible.

Can wheelchairs be rented? If so, what is the cost?

No, wheelchairs cannot be rented.

Do you offer special assistance for visitors in the wheelchair?

No, special assistance is not available.

Is Stirling Old Town Jail baby friendly?

Yes, there are baby changing facilities.

Are all areas of the attraction accessible with a pushchair?

No, not all areas are pushchair friendly.

Is there a restroom for mothers that are breastfeeding?

No, there are no breastfeeding rooms available.

Yes, Stirling Old Town Jail is dog friendly

Do you require dogs to be on a lead at all times?

Yes, dogs must be kept on a lead.

Are water stations available for dogs?

Yes, water stations are available for dogs.

Is there a fee for bringing a dog? If so, how much?

No, there is no fee for bringing a dog.

Is there food and drink available to buy?

No, there are no dining options. There are soft drinks and sweets in our gift shop.

Are there picnic areas/designated spaces for eating your own food?

No, there are no designated areas available for eating.

Is there a place to warm up food?

No, there is no place to warm up food.

Are there high chairs available for kids?

No, high chairs are not available for kids.

How far is the parking from the attraction?

There is on-site parking available

Can parking spaces be pre-booked or reserved?

No, parking can not be pre-booked or reserved.

Are there accessible spaces for visitors with disabilities?

Yes, there are accessible spaces for visitors with disabilities. Head around the left hand side of the building when you arrive.

Does your attraction offer private hire, for parties or events?

Yes, Stirling Old Town Jail has stated that you can hire privately for parties/events.

What type of packages do you offer?

Our escape rooms are popular for children's parties - ideal for children ages 7 and over. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Can you rent a private room? If so, what are the costs?

You can hire an Escape Room experience for £10pp - this lasts up to one hour.

Is catering provided?

No, private catering is not provided.

What is the maximum number of guests allowed?

The maximum number of guests allowed is 8.

What are the closest public transport stops or stations to the attraction?

The bus and train station are a 7 minute walk from the Old Town Jail.

Do visitors need to pre-book time slots or tickets to get into the attraction?

No, Stirling Old Town Jail had stated that you do not need to pre-book.

Are there toilets available?

Yes, there are toilets available to the public.

Are there baby changing facilities available?

Yes, there are baby changing facilities available

Are there accessible toilets?

Yes, there are accessible toilets available There is no key required.

Stirling Old Town Jail

Stirling, Stirling and Falkirk

All Ages

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Top-rated prison performance tours in the heart of Stirling

Hear the histories of our places of punishment – and the bloody, bizarre and sometimes baffling tales of the Burgh’s heroes and villains with our immersive live performance tours running every 30mins each day.

Stirling Old Town Jail is a TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award winner, proudly claiming its spot as the top-rated, family-friendly, and truly entertaining independent visitor attraction in the heart of Stirling’s Old Town. Join us for a tour that’ll have you begging for parole – or at least a second helping of our criminal charm and prison reform wisdom!

We also have family friendly live Prison Escape Rooms

Our top-rated escape rooms offer a truly immersive and unique experience in a real Victorian prison. You will be locked in either the Governor's office or the Forgotten Cell and will need to work together to solve the puzzles and find the clues in order to escape. We have two completely different and originally themed experiences to choose from.

Dog friendly and family friendly

Well behaved pets are welcome in the Old Town Jail and we pride ourselves on providing a family friendly day out for all ages.

Facilities

Toilets
Free Wifi
Gift Shop
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Dog Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Card Payments Accepted

Opening Times

Regular Times

Monday, 10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday, 10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday, 10:00 - 18:00
Thursday, 10:00 - 18:00
Friday, 10:00 - 18:00
Saturday, 10:00 - 18:00
Sunday, 10:00 - 18:00

Our tours depart every 30mins from 10.15am with last admission at 5.15pm. Relaxed self-guided tours avaiable at 1.15pm each day.

Pricing & Tickets

General Admission

Child (5-16) : £8.00
Adult (17-18+) : £14.00

Students and concessions £10.50pp

Book in advance for cheapest tickets

Find other attractions similar to Stirling Old Town Jail by visiting our attraction tickets section.

Plan Your Visit

Typical visit time less than an hour

Suitable for Kids and Adults too

FAQs

Parking

: Yes, there is parking.
: No, there is no parking fees.
: There is on-site parking available
: No, parking can not be pre-booked or reserved.
: Yes, there are accessible spaces for visitors with disabilities.
Head around the left hand side of the building when you arrive.

Toilets

: Yes, there are toilets available to the public.
: Yes, there are baby changing facilities available
: Yes, there are accessible toilets available
There is no key required.

Family Friendly Options

: Yes, there are baby changing facilities.
: No, not all areas are pushchair friendly.
: No, there are no breastfeeding rooms available.
: Yes, Stirling Old Town Jail is dog friendly
: Yes, dogs must be kept on a lead.
: No, all dog types are allowed.
: Yes, water stations are available for dogs.
: No, there is no fee for bringing a dog.

Food & Drink

: No, there are no dining options.
There are soft drinks and sweets in our gift shop.
: No, there are no designated areas available for eating.
: No, there is no place to warm up food.
: No, high chairs are not available for kids.

Accessibility Information

: No, all areas are not wheelchair accessible.
: No, wheelchairs cannot be rented.
: No, special assistance is not available.

Tickets & Bookings

: No, Stirling Old Town Jail had stated that you do not need to pre-book.

Private Hire & Birthday Parties

: Yes, Stirling Old Town Jail has stated that you can hire privately for parties/events.
: Our escape rooms are popular for children's parties - ideal for children ages 7 and over. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
: You can hire an Escape Room experience for £10pp - this lasts up to one hour.
: No, private catering is not provided.
: The maximum number of guests allowed is 8.

Public Transport

: The bus and train station are a 7 minute walk from the Old Town Jail.

Contact Details

Get Directions

Old Town Jail
St. John Street
Stirling
Stirling and Falkirk
FK8 1EA
Scotland

We have free parking, just drive through the main archway past the information centre.

Tel: 01786595024

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Transport Information

Stirling Train Station is just down the hill from Stirling Old Town Jail. From the station, visitors can either enjoy a leisurely 7-minute walk to the jail.

Several bus routes serve the Stirling area, providing convenient access to the Old Town Jail. The closest bus stop to the jail is located on St. John Street, just a short walk away. Visitors can use local bus services including the Stirling park and ride service.

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