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About Hexham Old Gaol

Hexham Old Gaol was built in 1330 and is the oldest custom built prison in England and has a befittingly rich history of plagues, bribed guards and jail breaks for your discovery amongst many other interesting stories!

There's nothing too gory or disturbing but of course young or sensitive types may need a chat about a few things afterwards as historical law does tend to be notably harsh!

In the 1820s the prison relinquished its function and prisoners were split between the nearby Morpeth Gaol and the Hexham House of Correction, but it was sympathetically refurbished in 1980 and its current incarnation is a fascinating family oriented museum dedicated to the deep and specific history of the building and it's itinerary of punishments, including branding, banishment, pillory and stocks!

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Opening Times

30th March - 3rd November 2019
Term time: Wednesday to Sunday 11:00 - 16:00
Northumberland School Holidays: Monday to Sunday 11:00 - 16:00

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Pricing & Tickets

 

General Admission (12 months unlimited visits)
Kids (16 and under): Free 
Adults (16+): £5.00
Multiple Adults purchased at the same time: £4.50
Concession (OAP and student): £4.00
Museums Northumberland all sites pass:£16.00 per adult

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Hallgate
Hexham
Northumberland
NE46 1XD
England

Tel: 01670 624523

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