Description
Located in the heart of historic market town of Buckingham, the iconic Old Gaol was built in 1748 in the style of a castle as a purpose built prison, with later additions in 1839 by the famous local architect George Gilbert Scott. It is one of the key visitor attractions of Buckingham with a museum, a tourist information centre, a gift shop, and a second hand bookstore. Buckingham Old Gaol Museum tells the story of Buckingham and north Bucks rural life, including the Flora Thompson Collection (Lark Rise to Candleford author) and Buckinghamshire Military Trust exhibits. A number of the original cells form part of the museum visitor's experience.
The Old Gaol was built in 1748 with funds provided by Richard Grenville Temple, Lord Viscount of Cobham.
If you are looking for Best Museums and Art Galleries in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire then you can visit Buckingham Old Gaol Museum. Buckingham Old Gaol Museum is one of the places in Buckingham Buckinghamshire for day out with kids and families. More details can be found on the website for this place.
Features
- Paid
- Host birthday parties: Yes
Features
On Site Parking
On Site Cafe
274 Years of Prison Life
Explore the cells where poachers, drunks and even the odd murderer were locked away. (We promise we won't lock you in!).
The Highs (and Lows) of Local History
Rogues and royalty. National crisis and domestic drama. War, fire, and funny things going on in the night: Buckingham has seen it all.
Magnificent Women of Buckingham
Queen Katherine of Aragon. Queen Victoria. Medical pioneer Florence Nightingale. Author Flora Thompson. Numerous women, from the top of society to the bottom, made their mark on Buckingham.
Buried Treasure!
Since Saxon times, Buckingham had the privilege of hosting a royal mint. Inspect coins from the £1.35m Lenborough Hoard, as well as our rare Half-Angel coin unearthed in 2021 within two miles of the Old Gaol.
14.07 miles
