Buckingham Old Gaol Museum
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The town's landmark building housing Buckingham's museum, Tourist Information Centre and souvenir shop.
Discover the fascinating story of the building of Buckingham's past and the county's military history. Visit the state-of-the-art glazed prisoners' exercise yard which is available for hire. See the Flora Thompson display (local author of Lark Rise to Candleford).
Little known facts:
1. Home of Flora Thompson and Lark Rise to Candleford
2. Find out how prisoners escaped from gaol!
3. First stop for visitors to the town - the gateway to Buckingham - Thoroughly Modern Tradional Buckingham.
Opening Times
| Open All Year |
|---|
| Opening 2012 (01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Sunday | Closed | |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- In town/city centre
- Indoor Attraction
Accessibility
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - 00:30
- Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook. None
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 45
- Min group size - 10
- Open by appointment only - telephone for information
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- Toilets
Specialist Features
- Marketed Towards Families
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
Prices
| Ticket Type | Tariff |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | £9.00 per ticket |
| Child ticket | £2.00 per ticket |
| Adult ticket | £3.50 per ticket |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
Nearest major road is M40. From Milton Keynes A422. From Aylesbury A413. From Bicester A421.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest rail station is Milton Keynes. Bus service from Milton Keynes and Aylesbury. Now also on X5 Oxford to Cambridge route, which stops in Buckingham Town Centre at the rear of the Old Gaol.
