Natural landmarks · South West England
HMP Gloucester
In or near Gloucester.
HMP Gloucester — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Martin Richard Phelan — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
HMP Gloucester is a other located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
HMP Gloucester is a former Georgian prison that offers a unique space for various events and activities, including guided tours and paranormal investigations. Visitors can explore the historical significance of the prison while engaging in fun and interactive experiences.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
HMP Gloucester is a former prison located in the West Midlands. It was built in the 19th century and has historical significance as a Grade II listed building. The prison ceased operations in 2013 and is now a site of interest for its architectural features and history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.8651, -2.2513
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Gloucester
- Parish
- Gloucester, unparished area
- Postcode
- GL1 2JN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gloucester
- Phone
- 0330 111 8227
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester — 0.9 km
- Official site
- www.gloucester-prison.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/30859503 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is HMP Gloucester?
- HMP Gloucester is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL1 2JN), in the parish of Gloucester, unparished area.
- What is HMP Gloucester?
- HMP Gloucester — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to HMP Gloucester?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL1 2JN.
- Is HMP Gloucester a protected site?
- Yes — HMP Gloucester is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is HMP Gloucester free to visit?
- Yes, HMP Gloucester is free to enter.
- How do I get to HMP Gloucester?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL1 2JN.