Dartmoor Prison Museum
Museum
Princetown
Devon
PL20 6RR
Tel: 01822 322130
Unlock the fascinating history of one of England's most famous prisons, from prisoner of war depot to the present day. Located in the old prison dairy close to the main entrance.
In 1805, whilst Great Britain was at war with France, Prisoners of War were held on large decommisioned ships called hulks along the south coast. Plymouth had six suchprison hulks. Facing the problem of a close proximity of a close proximity of a large number of volatile captives so close to the Royal Dockyard, an alternative location was chosen to hold them. The wild uplands of Dartmoor.
Heritage Centre closed between 12:30 and 13:30 daily. Last admissions half an hour before closing.
Opening Times
| Dartmoor Prison Museum (01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012) |
|---|
* Open from 0930 to 1230 and 1330 to 1630 hours Monday to Thursday.
Open from 0930 to 1230 and 1330 to 1600 hours Friday to Sunday.
Last admission 30 minutes before closing time.
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Child | £2.00 per ticket |
| Adult | £3.00 per ticket |
| Family (2 adults 3 children) | £9.00 per ticket |
| Under 18's and Over 60's | £2.00 per ticket |
Prices will change 01/03/10.
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