Question 1

Will you provide sleeping equipment, and how likely am I to sleep?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, we cannot provide sleeping equipment but do encourage attendees to bring their own sleeping bags, camp beds, mats, etc, so that you can sleep if you would like to. Whether you get any sleep will depend on how impacted you are by the surroundings of the prison!

Question 2

Can I bring ghost detecting equipment with me?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you're more than welcome to attend with any ghost-detecting equipment. However, we ask that you respect other guests who may be attending for a different experience or reason.

Question 3

It is really the most haunted prison in the country?

Accepted Answer

The prison has been closed for over ten years and has a long and gruesome history. It's pretty much in the state that it was left when decommissioned and feels very spooky, regardless of whether you believe in ghosts! The prison has also been featured in several ghost and history documentaries.

Question 4

Why do I have to fundraise?

Accepted Answer

The sleepover is a chance to challenge yourself and put your nerve to the test. We ask all attendees to fundraise a minimum of £100, which will support local young people who are victims of criminal exploitation. Plus, it's not the normal event that you'd fundraise for!

Question 5

Will I be able to use my phone, or bring a camera?

Accepted Answer

The prison is the perfect backdrop, with plenty of Instagrammable scenes throughout the three wings and the site. It's no surprise the prison is used by photographers, TV and movie crews and bands as a working prison set!

Question 6

What if I get spooked out? Can I leave?

Accepted Answer

Young Gloucestershire staff are on hand throughout the evening and will be able to provide comfort and safe spaces for guests who may become overwhelmed by the experience. Aside from medical emergencies, we're in for the night once we're locked in.

Question 7

What's the situation with toilets?

Accepted Answer

Under no circumstances can anyone use toilets in the cells/cellblock as the plumbing is no longer functional! Instead, there is a main modern block of toilets off of the A and B wings that will be well-lit throughout the event.

Question 8

What if I'm a smoker?

Accepted Answer

A small yard area will be available for those who need to have a smoking/vaping break.

Question 9

Will it be dark?

Accepted Answer

There is emergency lighting throughout the night but a headtorch / torch is really useful.

Question 10

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

No but the cap park in Longsmith Street is 24hrs and is free between 7pm-7am.

Question 11

Plug sockets?

Accepted Answer

There are some in the bar area but not on the wings or in cells.  Bring a portable charger.

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