Hexham Old Gaol
The newly refurbished Old Gaol, 1330 AD, allows access to everyone. Take the glass lift down to the dungeon, explore the history of the prison and the Border Reivers. An audio visual brings to life a Reiver raid. Meet the gaoler and Sir Robert Carey, warden of the Middle March, interactives for families. Border Library in the Tynedale Resource Centre in the Gaol.
Accessibility:
Vaqas Accreditation
VAQAS accreditation.
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS
Awards
- Visit Britain Code of Practice 2008
Opening Times
| 01/03/2008 - 31/10/2008 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 16:30 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 16:30 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 16:30 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 16:30 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 16:30 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | 16:30 |
| 01/11/2008 - 30/11/2008 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 16:30 |
| Wednesday | Closed | |
| Thursday | Closed | |
| Friday | Closed | |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 16:30 |
| Sunday | Closed | |
| Bank Holiday | Closed | |
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Hexham Old Gaol Family | £10.00 per ticket type |
| Hexham Old Gaol Adults | £3.80 per ticket type |
| Hexham Old Gaols Concession | £3.00 per ticket type |
| Hexham Old Gaol Child | £2.00 per ticket type |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A69. Take Hexham turn off over river and across 2 roundabouts to car park.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Hexham Railway Station. Cross road, take path next to Station Inn to top of hill.
Facilities
Provider Features
- In town/city centre
- Indoor Attraction
- No Smoking Attraction
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Induction loop system.
- Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Large print guides, audio guide.
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp / Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Catering
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- American Express accepted
- Approx length of visit - 1-1.5 hours
- Blue Badge Guides admitted free
- Booking essential
- Delta accepted
- Groups Accepted - Preferred by appointment.
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 30
- Min group size - 10
- Open by appointment outside normal opening times
- Solo accepted
- Special group rates - 1 free for every 10 paying
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Provider Facilities
- Dogs Accepted
- Event Venue
- Printed Material in Foreign Languages
Target Markets
- Family Fun
- Marketed Towards Children
- Marketed Towards Families
- Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
Tours and Demonstrations
- Demonstrations Given
- Educational Visits Accepted - 1 meeting room available which holds upto 80 delegates.
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
- Guided Tours Available for Individuals
Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- French printed material
- German printed material
Hexham Old Gaol
Hexham
Northumberland
NE46 3NH
Tel: +44 01434 652349
Fax: +44 01434 652364
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