# Peterhead Prison — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Step inside Scotland's most notorious former jail to discover 130 years of harsh prison life through original cells, exercise yards and fascinating exhibitions suitable for all ages and abilities. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/peterhead/attractions/peterhead-prison (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. History Museum # Peterhead Prison Peterhead Prison Museum [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1932521549038868551&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Peterhead Prison Museum](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/117362606742461929128) **In short:** Peterhead Prison is a history museum in Peterhead, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 2,117 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Peterhead Prison Step inside Scotland's most notorious former jail to discover 130 years of harsh prison life through original cells, exercise yards and fascinating exhibitions suitable for all ages and abilities. ## What's nearby - The Slammer Recording Studio next door Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park - ✓Free street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet - ✓Accessible seating ### Payment - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Facilities Toilets Card Payments Accepted Accessible Toilets Free Wifi ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Katie Coleman](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/116858733498125189760/reviews) ★★★★★ Had an excellent tour with David today! He was so informative and answered all of my questions. Very interesting tour and worth the trip! · via Google [Holly Anderson](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/105665230272531827816/reviews) ★★★★★ Fab museum. Really friendly staff and the kids loved the headsets with information. They said it was much better than trying to read everything 😂. We loved Beautiful Ben in the kitchen, some of the mannequins where amazing · via Google [BongoCat](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/108217276383462821427/reviews) ★★★★★ Visiting Peterhead Prison Museum with my partner turned out to be one of those experiences that really surprised us in a good way. We went in not knowing exactly what to expect, but it quickly became clear this wasn’t your typical museum visit. What makes it stand out is how authentic it feels. You’re not just looking at displays behind glass, you’re actually walking through the prison itself, seeing the cells, corridors, and everyday spaces up close. It gives you a much clearer sense of what life would have been like, both for inmates and the officers who worked there. The storytelling is really well done too. There’s a good mix of facts, personal stories, and historical context, which kept us both engaged the whole way through. My partner and I found ourselves stopping to chat about different parts as we went along, which always feels like a sign of a good place to visit. It’s clear the museum has been put together with care. Nothing feels overdone or forced, and that helps the experience feel genuine rather than overly touristy. You can take your time exploring and really absorb the history at your own pace... · via Google [Emily O'sullivan](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/110010654033804724972/reviews) ★★★★★ The prison tour was really good, you were able to see the living conditions of the prisoners and the jobs they used to work around the prison. There were some hard things to see in terms of their punishments and surprising that this continued through into the 2010’s + before the prison closed down · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x4883867c5c29990b:0x1ad1b21c233fd847!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Visitors say this museum offers a very interesting and informative self-guided audio tour that provides an authentic insight into prison life and history. They also highlight the friendly and knowledgeable staff, including former prison officers who share personal stories. Guests mention the cafe serves good food, including soup and pastries, and is dog-friendly. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** South Road, Peterhead, AB42 2ZX [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=57.4912436%2C-1.7927235) **Category** Sightseeing & Attractions **Guest rating** 4.8 / 5 (2,117 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Suggested visit** 1-2 hours **Setting** Indoor **Good for children** Yes **Toilets on site** Yes **Destination** Peterhead [More attractions in Peterhead](https://staycation.co.uk/peterhead/attractions) ★ 4.8 (2,117 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.peterheadprison.com?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01743343100](tel:01743343100) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Peterhead **Postcode** AB42 2ZX **Payment** Contactless **Plus Code** 9C9WF6R4+FW [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x4883867c5c29990b:0x1ad1b21c233fd847!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x4883867c5c29990b:0x1ad1b21c233fd847!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x4883867c5c29990b:0x1ad1b21c233fd847!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Peterhead Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Peterhead Prison has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at Peterhead Prison? Yes: free car park and free street parking. ### How do I contact Peterhead Prison? 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