Step behind the gates of one of Britain’s most iconic and historically significant prisons on this exclusive visit to the Wandsworth Prison Museum and guided local history tour. Explore the untold stories of inmates, officers, and the communities shaped by over 170 years of criminal justice history.

What to Expect:

• Guided History tour inside the prison

• Access to the Wandsworth Prison Museum – View rare artifacts, photographs, and original documents that trace the evolution of the prison from its Victorian origins to the modern era. Learn about famous prisoners, daring escapes, executions, and the day-to-day realities of life inside.
• Whether you have a passion for history, criminology, or tracing your family’s past, this visit offers a unique perspective into one of the UK’s most enduring institutions.

Bookings close 29 August as we must provide the prison with your details 2 weeks in advance of the visit.

Please let us know if you have any access requirements that you would like us to be aware of.

Joining details will be sent by email the day before the visit.  

Contact events@sog.org.uk if you have any questions.