Book your Peterhead Prison Museum ticket in Netherton, United Kingdom
Explore a gripping, multi-award-winning tour at Varoom in Netherton, United Kingdom, where you’ll walk through 125 years of turbulent history in Scotland’s only “Convict” prison; the experience vividly recreates life behind the walls, teases all your senses-from visual and audio to olfactory-and leaves you convinced an inmate might turn the next corner. You’ll see the former carriages and fittings that housed Britain’s first “state owned” railway, learn how the famous SAS ended a dramatic four-day siege in 1987, and follow a detailed narrative that traces this high-security site’s evolution into a Visit Scotland 5* and award-winning visitor attraction. Ideal for history fans, families, group bookings and event planners, the tour delivers a memorable, immersive visit in Netherton that pairs perfectly with stays and activities you can book through Varoom.
About this activity in Netherton
Highlights
- Explore Scotland's only 'Convict' high-security prison in Netherton, United Kingdom, and follow 125 years of turbulent penal history.
- See original prison fittings and Britain's first state-owned railway carriages preserved on-site for an immersive transport-history experience.
- Relive the dramatic 1987 siege resolution, including how the SAS were deployed, through evocative audio-visual and sensory exhibits.
- Visit a multi-award-winning, VisitScotland 5-star attraction that brings history to life using sights, sounds and smells to immerse you fully.
Important Information
- You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness to enjoy the full walking tour through the historic site.
- The attraction is fully wheelchair accessible with all areas and surfaces adapted for mobility needs; service animals are welcome.
- Infants and small children can remain in prams or strollers; nearby public transport options make arrival by bus or train convenient.
- Audio components are set for inclusion, enhancing the storytelling - expect sensory elements that recreate prison life and Events.
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- You’ll have an audio set available to enhance your experience in Netherton, United Kingdom.
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- Wheelchair accessible: the venue and surrounding areas are wheelchair accessible, making it easier to move around the site in this destination.
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, so you can expect consistent access throughout the space.
- Service animals allowed - you may bring trained assistance animals when you visit here.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, so family bookings can plan accordingly.
- Public transportation options are available nearby, providing straightforward links to the area.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness to take part in activities here.
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Plan your next event in Netherton, United Kingdom to tap into a variety of bookable experiences across Art & Culture, Workshops & Learning, Outdoor & Nature and Family & Kids activities that make the area ideal for Group-Friendly and Romantic & Couples itineraries. You’ll find this destination especially useful when pairing accommodations with Tours & Sightseeing, Shows & Entertainment or Wellness & Relaxation options to create seamless multi-day or single-day event plans. Use Varoom to discover and book the right venues and activity-driven stays here, so your gathering centers on the experiences that matter most.
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