Stirling Old Town Jail
Stirling, Stirling and Falkirk
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
- 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
- Child (5-16) : £8.00
- Adult (17-18+) : £14.00
Students and concessions £10.50pp
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time less than an hour
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
FAQs
Parking
Toilets
Family Friendly Options
Food & Drink
Accessibility Information
Tickets & Bookings
Private Hire & Birthday Parties
Public Transport
Contact Details
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
Visit WebsiteTransport 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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