Shrewsbury Prison buildings to be transformed into 20-bed 'boutique' hotel and restaurant

27 November 2023

Shrewsbury Prison is set to have a 20-bedroom hotel and an on-site restaurant in a fresh development announced by bosses.

The popular tourist attraction, which has recently been used for filming hit TV shows including Dragon's Den, Celebrity Hunted, Banged Up and Time, is to be "reimagined".

Plans include the transformation of disused buildings at the rear of the site into a "boutique" hotel, offering guests a stay that "combines the allure of history with contemporary comfort".

Each room will be designed to provide an immersive experience, with the owners' aim being to "respect the prison's legacy, whilst ensuring luxurious accommodation".

There will also be a new conference facility, including training rooms, meeting rooms and a versatile event space, for both corporate events and personal celebrations.

The on-site restaurant will be planned to cater for 120 covers, offering a menu that combines local flavours with international cuisine, all set within the prison's historic walls.

The development will also include a 72-space car park with provisions for EV charging, accessible parking and bike racks. Spaces will be created in one of the exercise yards, and a disused building which was used to educate prisoners will be knocked down.