Buckingham Old Gaol Museum
The Old Gaol, Market Hill
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About Buckingham Old Gaol Museum
Step inside a genuine historic prison where cells and corridors reveal the harsh realities of Victorian-era justice through fascinating exhibits that bring local criminal history vividly to life.
What's nearby
- Subway next door
- Buckingham Street Market next door
- Tesco Express next door
- Buckingham’s Tea Room next door
- Waitrose & Partners next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Paid car park
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
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Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
A little delight in centre of town. We were staying in the town for a couple of days and spotted this to visit. Bit of a tardis with more to see than you would think. All well set out and interpreted.
· via Google
built in 1748, originally served as a prison and was funded by Richard Grenville Temple, Lord Viscount of Cobham. Its construction, with crenellations and arrow-slits, was intended to resemble a castle, reflecting Buckingham's ambition to regain its status as the county town and host the Summer Assizes. In the museum they have, The Buckingham half-angel coin which is a rare gold coin from the reign of Richard III, minted between 1483 and 1485. It's one of only seven known examples and is notable for being the only one on public display. The coin was discovered near Buckingham by a metal detectorist and is now housed at the Buckingham Old Gaol Museum. Only a small museum, but for £5 we thought it was great.
· via Google
Beautiful building with a lot of history, not the biggest of places but some great displays and lots of information boards. You get to see the layout of the gaol and cells. Lovely friendly staff, a little gift shop on site. Entry fee very reasonable £4 an adult. For parking I advise using the car park by Waitrose, it is pay and display. Prices are reasonable and the gaol is a 5 minute walk. Definitely worth a visit.
· via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Market Hill, Buckingham, MK18 1JX Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.5 / 5 (198 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 9+
- Setting
- Indoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Buckingham