Museums · South West England
Dartmoor Prison Museum
In or near Princetown.
Dartmoor Prison Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Neil Theasby — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Dartmoor Prison Museum is a museum located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Dartmoor Prison Museum offers insights into the history of one of the world's most notorious jails, showcasing over 200 years of its turbulent past. Visitors can explore various exhibits, including prison memorabilia, weapons, and stories of famous prisoners and their escapes.
Place summary
Dartmoor Prison Museum is located in South-West England. This museum provides insights into the history of Dartmoor Prison, which has housed notable inmates since its establishment. The site offers a unique perspective on the evolution of the penal system in the UK.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.5498, -3.9995
- County
- Devon
- District
- West Devon
- Parish
- Dartmoor Forest
- Postcode
- PL20 6RN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
- Opening
- Monday to Thursday and Saturday 09:30 - 16:30; Friday and Sunday 09:30 - 16:00
- Official site
- www.dartmoor-prison.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/62162515 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dartmoor Prison Museum?
- Dartmoor Prison Museum is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL20 6RN), in the parish of Dartmoor Forest.
- What is Dartmoor Prison Museum?
- Dartmoor Prison Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dartmoor Prison Museum?
- Drivers can use postcode PL20 6RN.
- How do I get to Dartmoor Prison Museum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL20 6RN. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency.