Old Gaol Information

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Located in the heart of historic market town of Buckingham, the Old Gaol was built in 1748 in the style of a castle, with later additions in 1839 by the famous local architect George Gilbert Scott. It is one of the key visitor attractions of Buckingham.

The purpose-built prison now tells the story of Buckingham and rural life in the fascinating museum, including the new Flora Thompson Collection and Buckinghamshire Military Trust exhibits. A number of the original cells still remain and form part of the museum visitor's experience.

The Old Gaol Museum, Gift Shop and Tourist Information Centre are open Monday - Saturday 10am - 4pm all year round. Last admission to the museum is half an hour before closing. Special July Sunday opening: Open Sunday 18th and Sunday 25th 10am to 2pm.

Museum entry: £3.00 adults, £1.50 children, under fives free. Special family ticket - £7.50 (2 adults/2 children).

We are open as normal during our stone work repairs being undertaken in July and August - please excuse our external appearance!

For an informative introduction to the Old Gaol by the gaoler himself, download our mp3 audio podcast (4MB).

Join Buckingham Heritage Trust to obtain free entry for the year together with other useful benefits. Click here for details.

• Groups and school visits are welcome by appointment - please call 01280 823020 for details.

• Wheelchair and pushchair access by lift to the covered exercise yard and ground floor of the museum.

Buckingham Old Gaol is a registered museum, one of the Milton Keynes Heritage Group of museums and was awarded Jewels of Milton Keynes status.