How to AVOID Littledean Jail!
When you approach Littledean, the ‘Gateway to the Forest of Dean’, follow the brown tourist signs.
Cars can be accommodated at the entrance to the jail whilst COACHES should simply use the Littledean village bus stops as ‘drop off points’. These are situated approximately 80 metres from the entrance to the jail on either side of the road.
Escape from Littledean Jail!
Gloucester is just 20 minutes from the Jail, but if you want to get further away, Bristol, Cheltenham, Hereford and Cardiff are about 40 minutes. Birmingham is a round hour, whilst London is only just under 3 hours away - but who would want to go there!
Littledean Jail Opening Times 2018
Open from March 31st - OCTOBER 31st 2018 - Thursday through to Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays only.
Day visits are only allowed from 10am to 5pm (last entry 3.45pm)
Occasionally special Corporate, Mystery Tours and Evening Visits for groups of 20 or more can be arranged, but only by kind permission from The Jailer (He’s only a little scary!)
Schools and College visits are also welcome, but must be under strict supervision, as
The Jailer has been known to lock trouble makers in the spare cells if compromised!