Buckingham Old Gaol Museum
Address
Market Hill,
Buckingham,
South East
MK18 1JX
Market Hill,
Buckingham,
South East
MK18 1JX
About
Buckingham Old Gaol
Located in the heart of historic market town of Buckingham, the iconic Old Gaol was built in 1748 in the style of a castle, with later additions in 1839 by the famous local architect George Gilbert Scott. It is one of the key visitor attractions of Buckingham.
Located in the heart of historic market town of Buckingham, the iconic Old Gaol was built in 1748 in the style of a castle, with later additions in 1839 by the famous local architect George Gilbert Scott. It is one of the key visitor attractions of Buckingham.
The purpose-built prison is now a museum, a tourist information centre, a gift shop, a second hand bookstore and a unique venue to hire.
The Old Gaol hosts a wide range of special events during the year.
Buckingham Museum
The Old Gaol Museum tells the story of Buckingham and 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 museum is one of the Jewels of Milton Keynes.
The Old Gaol Museum tells the story of Buckingham and 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 museum is one of the Jewels of Milton Keynes.
For more information please visit the Old Gaol website.
Opening times
Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm
Last admission 3.30pm
Prices
Adults £3.50
Children £2.00
Under fives Free
Family ticket (2 adults, 3 children) £9.00
Buckingham Old Gaol Trust members Free
Family ticket (2 adults, 3 children) £9.00
Buckingham Old Gaol Trust members Free
