One Terrifying Night Behind Bars: The Shrewsbury Prison Lock-In
66 years to the night since the final execution behind these walls. Dare to step into the dark and help us change the face of cancer care.
66 Years to the Night.
On February 9th, 1961, the heavy doors of Shrewsbury Prison’s execution room swung shut for the very last time, marking the end of a dark era in capital punishment. Exactly 66 years later, as midnight strikes on February 9th, 2027, we are unlocking the gates for an exclusive, atmospheric overnight investigation. This isn't just a ghost hunt; it’s an immersive journey into the past, all to fund a brighter future for cancer patients.
The Investigation: What Awaits You
This is an authentic paranormal investigation. You’ll be equipped with real ghost-hunting gear and guided by seasoned experts through the prison's most active areas.
- The Execution Room: Stand in the very room where the prison's final moments of capital punishment took place, 66 years ago tonight.
- The Condemned Cell: Step inside the cell where those awaiting the gallows spent their final, agonizing days. This area holds an undeniable emotional and historical weight that resonates deeply during night vigils.
- The Echoing Wings: Explore the vast, multi-tiered Victorian wings in total darkness. With centuries of isolation, confinement, and high emotion locked into these brick walls, every shadow and footsteps takes on a new meaning.
- Paranormal Toolkit: Work in small groups using EVP voice recorders, EMF meters, rem-pods, and traditional vigils to see who, or what, is still serving time.
Registration & Fundraising
To ensure an intense, high-quality investigation, spaces for this anniversary lock-in are strictly limited.
The Investigator Ticket
- Price: £55 per person
- Includes: Full access to the prison after hours, expert-led paranormal vigils, use of ghost-hunting equipment, and complimentary hot drinks to keep the winter chill at bay.
- Charity Impact: We encourage all investigators to set a personal fundraising goal of £100 to supercharge their impact for the Trust.
Frequently asked questions
No. This is a genuine paranormal investigation and historical event. There are no actors jumping out at you—any shadows or sounds you encounter are entirely real.
February nights in a decommissioned, unheated prison are intensely cold, so preparation is key!
- Dress in heavy layers (thermal base layers are highly recommended), wear thick socks, and choose comfortable, flat, closed-toe shoes.
- You will absolutely need to bring a warm sleeping bag and a pillow for when you are bunking down in your cell or taking a break. We also strongly advise bringing a torch with spare batteries.
- Due to the late hours, freezing conditions, and intense atmosphere of the location, this event is strictly for those aged 18 and over.
We provide a wide array of ghost-hunting tech, but you are more than welcome to bring your own cameras, voice recorders, or EMF meters if you have them.
