Hexham Old Gaol

Name: Hexham Old Gaol
Address: Hallgate, Hexham NE46 1XD England, Hexham, United Kingdom
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Hallgate, Hexham NE46 1XD England

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Delve into what life was really like for prisoners in the 1300s at our Scheduled Ancient Monument Visit Hexham Old Gaol and find out more about the Border Reivers – local families including the Charltons, Dodds, Milburns and Robsons, famous for causing trouble. Make the most of your visit and see our amazing Border Library Collection, a wide variety of photographs, books, poetry and music about our border territory. Learn about how the Northumberland landscape changed dramatically over the centuries, and about daily life on the border. Tickets for Hexham Old Gaol are valid for 1 year and prices for adults are £8 (inc voluntary £1 donation), concessions £7 (inc £1 voluntary donation) and under 18s are free. Hexham Old Gaol is fully accessible with a lift that gives access to the entire building.

At a glance

Typical visit: about 30 minutes