Name: Inveraray Jail
Rating: 5.0

Inveraray Jail

Inveraray Jail and Escape Room, Inveraray, UK

1-90 Years

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Inveraray Jail is a unique living museum in Scotland where visitors step back into a real 19th-century prison. It tells the stories of men, women and even children who were tried and imprisoned here. Costumed characters and historic buildings bring the past to life in an immersive way.

Visitors can explore the Old Prison’s cramped cells, hear prisoner stories, and experience the atmosphere of incarceration. The journey includes the Torture, Death and Damnation exhibition, the historic County Courtroom with real trial extracts, and the New Prison showcasing prison reforms and punishments. Groups can also book the escape room experience “The Debtors of 1850”, where players attempt to pay off their debt before the gates close.

Jail admission costs £15.95 for adults, £13.95 for seniors and students, £9.95 for children aged 5–16, and is free for children under 5 and dogs. Escape room tickets range from £70 for 2 people to £150 for 6 people.

With its dramatic exhibits, real historical stories, and interactive experiences, Inveraray Jail offers a powerful look into Scotland’s justice system. Visitors can explore authentic prison spaces and hear stories from the past. It is an engaging and memorable attraction for families, history lovers, and curious visitors alike.

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Host birthday parties: No

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‘The Debtors of 1850’ is no ordinary experience. Housed within the original walls of what was once the debtor’s prison, this attraction invites groups of 2 to 6 participants to step into the shoes of 19th-century inmates desperately trying to gather the money to pay off their debt.
Will their flair and fortitude, as well as a little help from other characters in the prison, see them make good what they owe and be released before the gate is locked for the night?

The Jail EXPERIENCE

Torture, Death and Damnation: Your journey starts in the Torture, Death and Damnation exhibition, which reveals the many gruesome forms of punishment and deterrents used before the days of county courts and prisons. Discover how criminals were branded with hot irons or had their ears nailed to a post. You can even try out the actual thumbscrews used to inflict pain – if you dare!
Old Prison: Walk the narrow corridors, see the cramped, overcrowded cells and witness how young children were kept in cells alongside lunatics. Hear the jangle of keys and the sound of heavy boots echo in the corridor as the Warder comes to lock you up. Meet the prisoners and listen to their stories about life in jail.
County Courtroom: Enter the spectacular courtroom. Take your seat alongside the witnesses and listen to extracts from actual trials held in this room over 150 years ago. Imagine that you were in the dock, facing time in Jail. Feel the tension as the sentence is passed. Now it is time to make your way down to the prisons…
New Prison: Compare the Old Prison with the New Prison. Built in 1848, it was a model prison in its day. Try out the hammocks and the wooden beds, get strapped onto the whipping table or take a turn on the crank wheel. Find out about the people held here, from prisoners transported to Australia to those who served time for trivial crimes such as stealing a turnip. Visit our modern day cell – is prison life too easy today? Uncover amazing facts in all four floors.

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Price: Paid

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Jail Admission Tickets

Adult: £15.95
Senior: £13.95
Student: £13.95
Child Aged 5-16: £9.95
Child Under 5: FREE
Dogs Welcome: FREE

Escape Room Tickets

Escape Room For 2 People: £70
Escape Room For 3 People: £90
Escape Room For 4 People: £110
Escape Room For 5 People: £130
Escape Room For 6 People: £150

Pricing URL: https://www.inverarayjail.co.uk/visitor-info/

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Offer Birthday Parties: No

OPEN Thursday to Monday (closed Tue & Wed)
OPEN 10AM, LAST ENTRY 4PM, CLOSE AT 5PM

Address: Inveraray Jail and Escape Room, Inveraray, UK

Post Code: PA32 8TX

Council: Inveraray

County: Argyll and Bute

The Jail is located at the top of Main Street in Church Square in Inveraray. You’ll find disabled parking and some limited free parking directly in front of the Jail.
There’s a large town car park located just across the Main Street in the Avenue. Inveraray is well serviced by road links to the north and south of Scotland. The town is located just 38 miles from Oban and around 60 miles from Glasgow.