A PRISON has won an award for being ranked in the top 10 per cent of tourist attractions worldwide.
Shepton Mallet Prison has been awarded the Trip Advisor Traveller’s Choice Award for 2020.
A spokesperson for the prison said: “Thank you to all who have reviewed us and shared their experiences, we are so glad you have enjoyed visiting us so much.”
Trip Advisor uses reviews and ratings to discover the best places to visit across the world.
Shepton Mallet Prison was closed in 2013 and Jailhouse Tours took over in 2015 to preserve the history and heritage of one of the oldest prisons in the country.
Visitors can enjoy guided and self-guided tours, as well as escape rooms and ghost tours at the Somerset attraction.
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