Education

Education

Teachers - Do you sometimes feel like putting your pupils behind bars? Now is your chance. Bring them to Inveraray Jail and place them in our custody.

Our Warders, Matron and Prisoners will help your pupils discover for themselves what life was really like in a Scottish prison in the 19th century by making them feel as if they’ve stepped back in time.

The Jail, with its beautifully restored 1820 Courtroom and two fascinating old prisons, is ideal for school parties as there are plenty of "hands on" activities designed to stimulate and educate keen young minds.

To increase the sense of involvement we provide special prison clothing and encourage all school parties to dress up! We can also provide worksheets and personalised Parole Certificates on departure free of charge.

At least an hour and a half should be allowed for visiting Inveraray Jail. There must be at least one supervisor per ten children.

How to Book

Free preliminary visits and information packs are offered to all educational group organisers. Please get in touch via our online enquiry form, call us on 01499 302381 or email info@inverarayjail.co.uk to discuss your requirements.
RECENT VERDICTS
  • "
    Very well done - especially female prisoner. Would recommend this to anyone!

    Lucy, York
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  • "
    The guides were really good to Jack (aged 9) and to Gran and Grandad.

    Allan, Banbury
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  • "
    It was very good. I especially liked trying out the hammock and the whipping table!

    Lorna, Brackley
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  • "
    Enjoyable day out. Good value for money.

    Mr Annison, Derby
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  • "
    The matron locked me in a cell, but I was cheeky!

    Mia, Glasgow
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  • "
    The prison warder was a big hit with the children

    Peter, Salford
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  • "
    Best attraction we've visited in a long time, thank you!

    The Harrison Family
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  • "
    My boyfriend seemed very amused at being able to lock me up and even whip me........!

    Helen, Mirfield.
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  • "
    Morning well spent.

    Mrs Einstein, Haifa
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  • "
    Great day out for all age groups!

    Marie Irvine.
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  • "
    Really fun!

    Fiona Mackie.
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  • "
    I thought the guard in the new jail was a dummy, till he moved!

    Calum, Sandbank
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  • "
    The guides were really good. Well done!

    Jackie, Poole
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  • "
    Enjoyed everything. Great having actual live actors.

    Steve, Bisham
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  • "
    A Captivating Experience!

    Mr Burns, Dumfries
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  • "
    Excellent, what else can I say!

    Mrs Bell, Minto
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Did You Know?
The Crank Machine, a form of useless labour, was introduced to make prison life tougher for those on hard labour. The warder could make the task harder by tightening the screw, hence the slang word for the prison warder - 'screw'.
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