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Take your students on a truly unique and unforgettable school trip to Peterhead Prison! Through our educational visits, your students will delve into the prison’s rich history and uncover its most fascinating stories.
Our educational visits provide a unique and immersive learning experience that brings history to life for students. The visit includes two core elements:
Guided Tour: Led by trained guides and facilitators, your students will uncover the prison’s rich history and learn what life behind bars was really like for prisoners, officers and visitors alike at Scotland’s Toughest Jail.
Self-Guided Tour: Equipped with a detailed map, your students will be able to explore the 125-year-old prison at their own pace, allowing them to delve into areas of personal interest. Key areas include the prison cells, the Booking-In Office, the chilling Silent Cell, the prison hospital and much more!
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We can tailor our Guided Tours to align with your students’ key stage, from Key Stage 2 to University, which will be handled on an individual enquiry basis.
At Peterhead Prison, we welcome a wide range of groups, including educational groups (Scout & Guide groups, Home Educators and sport groups), Special Educational Needs (SEN) groups and Pupil Referral Units (PRU) groups.
We are also happy to tailor the itinerary of your visit to meet your specific needs, including arranging lunch from our onsite café if required.
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Peterhead Prison,
Admiralty Gateway,
South Road,
Peterhead,
AB42 2ZX
01779 581060
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November-March: 10am-4pm (Mon-Sun) April-October: 10am-5pm (Mon-Sun)
01779 581060
