Unlock a Fang-tastic Halloween at Peterhead Prison Museum
This Halloween, step inside a real decommissioned jail… if you dare. Peterhead Prison Museum is bringing chills, thrills and unforgettable frights to Aberdeenshire. You won’t BOO-lieve how spooktacular it is!
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Anchors Away, It’s Time to Face Your Fears…
In partnership with Red Brick Theatre Group, the museum will transform into a terrifying stage for Harbour of Horrors*, a spine-chilling, pirate-themed scare tour. Here, your darkest nightmares come to life. Designed to shock, thrill and terrify, this unique experience is suitable for ages 18 and over only.
*You can find the important safety warnings for Harbour of Horrors on the webpage here.
Family-Friendly Trick or Treat Trail
From 13th to 26th October, little ghouls and grown-ups alike can join the Halloween Trick or Treat Trail, included with your entry ticket! Search for hidden items, solve a mysterious puzzle and unlock a prize. Perfect for October Half Term, this family adventure turns a former prison into the setting for unforgettable Halloween memories.
Swap Pumpkins for Prison Cells
This spooky season, trade pumpkin patches for prison cells and embark on a Halloween adventure like no other. Book your tickets now before the spirits do!
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Harbour of Horrors: A Halloween Experience Like No Other
17th September 2025This Halloween, Peterhead Prison Museum, in partnership with Red Brick Theatre Group, is transforming into a terrifying stage for Harbour of Horrors… a spine-chilling, pirate-themed scare tour, where your darkest nightmares will come to life. Set Your Course to the Harbour of Horrors From the moment you pass through the imposing prison gates, the […]
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Peterhead Prison Museum Marks Historic Anniversary
14th August 2025On 14th August 1888, HMP Peterhead first opened its gates, beginning an era that would earn it the reputation as Scotland’s Toughest Jail. Today, as visitors step through its imposing granite walls, they follow in the footsteps of the officers who, for over a century, kept control of some of the country’s most notorious inmates. […]
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Peterhead Prison Museum Ranks in Top 10% of Things To Do Worldwide!
13th August 2025We’re thrilled to announce that Peterhead Prison Museum has been awarded the 2025 Tripadvisor Traveller’s Choice Award, marking 4 consecutive years of recognition!  An Achievement Worth Celebrating This incredible achievement places Peterhead Prison Museum among the top 10% of things to do globally and it’s all thanks to consistently glowing reviews from our visitors […]
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