We are a small museum showing and explaining about the history of the HMYOI, during its Convict Prison days, Borstal Institute days, Youth Custody and Young Offenders Institute days, with film, snippits of information, photographs and items of interest on show.
Do look at our website www.visit-dorset.com/listing/grove-prison-museum/312767301 for latest information.
We have had children accompanied by parents. It is possible to have a party of 10 - 20 children if they supervised by teachers.
We have had PROBUS society and EDAS throughout the year.
Museum facilities
Parking | |
Refreshments | |
Gift shop | |
Gardens/Grounds | |
Toilets | |
Toilets for Wheelchair Users | |
Guided Tours | |
Audio Tours | |
Wheelchair Accessability | Yes, via staff help through doors at rear of the building |
Induction Loop | |
Facilities for the Blind / Visually Impaired | |
Group Visits | Yes |
School Visits | Yes |
Outreach activities | Yes |
Grove Prison Museum Deputy Governors House c/o HMYOI and HMP Portland 104 Grove Road The Grove Portland
DT5 1DL
01305715726 (during museum hours)
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