 Buckingham Old Gaol organises a range of events and lectures for all ages. Please check these pages regularly
during the year. Those organised directly by Buckingham Heritage Trust and the Friends of the Old Gaol Museum
help raise funds for the Old Gaol. September sees the start of Buckingham Heritage Trust's 25th anniversary events.
Download the new July to September 2010 diary in a handy A4 format for printing.
See the fundraising page for more details about SOS.
August 2010
Wednesday 25 August, 10.30am to 12.30pm
Children's Activities: Craft
Our craft table will be available, make whatever you like! Admission: Child - £1.50 if Friend/Trust member.
£3 if not. One adult free with each child. No unaccompanied children please. Call in anytime between the hours shown.
September 2010
 Saturday 11 September 10am 1pm
Free Opening of Buckingham Old Gaol
As part of the European Heritage Open Days, Buckingham Old Gaol and Museum will be open free until 1pm.
Refreshments available. Gift shop and second hand bookstore open.
Saturday 11 September - 10.30am
Free Walk & Talk about Gilbert Scott
As part of Heritage Open Days, a walk and talk by local historian Ed Grimsdale.
Starting at Buckingham Old Gaol, one of Scott's first commissions, and taking in other sites connected with
Buckingham's greatest architect including the Parish Church. Max of 20 people, starting and finishing at the
Old Gaol Museum. Bookings in advance at the Tourist Information Centre.
Thursday 16th September, 7.30pm
Trust Talk: The Crown in Buckinghamshire Today
A talk by Sir Henry Aubrey-Fletcher, the Lord-Lieutenant for Buckinghamshire. Sir Henry will launch the programme
of events to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Buckingham Heritage Trust. After refreshments various treasures of the
Buckingham Old Gaol Museum (previously unseen) will be available for guests to admire and enjoy, including 19th c.
photograph albums of Buckingham. Tickets: £4 in advance from the Tourist Information Centre, £5 at the door.
October 2010
Thursday 14th October, 7.30pm
Trust Talk: Treasure Your Past
An illustrated talk by Ros Tyrrell, Finds Liaison Officer, Bucks County Museum. Bring your own treasures to Buckingham
Old Gaol for identification by Ros and her team of metal detectorists (with kit!).
Tickets: £4 in advance from the Tourist Information Centre, £5 at the door. Early booking advised.
November 2010
Wednesday 3rd November, 7.30pm
Buckingham and the Quakers
An illustrated talk by Ed Grimsdale, well known local historian.
Tickets: £4 in advance from the Tourist Information Centre, £5 at the door. Early booking advised.
Venue Hire
Are you looking for somewhere a bit different for your child's party or a private event?
Please visit our venue hire page for more details.
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