Pentridge Prison Tours: Prisonbreak Explorers -Family Tour July - Dec 2024

Escape with the kids on Pentridge Prison Tour’s new family ‘Escape Tour’, and discover the history of Australia’s most infamous prison. Suitable for children of all ages, this tour will take families inside the H divisions and the wider precinct.

Families will come together as the latest recruits in the Pentridge Detective Training Program to help thwart a daring escape. It is up to the young detectives to unravel the mystery of who is behind it, how they plan to escape, where it will happen, and when.

Along the way, your tour guide will visit key spots around Pentridge Prison that witnessed daring, and sometimes disastrous escape attempts, share stories of some of Pentridge Prison's colourful characters, and learn more about what life was like on the inside.

Pre-bookings are highly recommended.

IMPORTANT VISITOR INFORMATION:

• All tours start at the tour office, located in the Former Warders Residence. Meet here to find your National Trust tour guide. Warders can be found in the grassed courtyard area at the Clock Tower entrance at 1 Champ St, Coburg.
• Parking can be found under the shopping centre via Whatmore Drive. As you come out of this car park, make your way to the ground floor via the elevators. Make your way towards the south sliding doors next to Cobrick cafe; and walk towards the Clock Tower, which should be on your right-hand-side, and you will find the tour office in the grassed courtyard area.
• The parking area features multiple designated parking spaces for individuals with mobility disabilities. All tours have been equipped with ramps and other access points to ensure access for wheelchair users.
• Please arrive 15mins before allocated tour start time.
• Tours have outside elements to them. In the instance of changeable weather, we recommend bringing a jacket and possibly an umbrella.