Hexham Old Gaol

Set in the historic Tyne Valley, Hexham Gaol is the earliest purpose-built prison in England. 

Built in 1333 using stone from the Corbridge Roman site located three miles away, it is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, offering a glimpse into Medieval crime and punishment and England's frontier. 

Try out our stocks (if you dare), visit the prison house and step in the footsteps of dangerous criminals of the past. 

Museum address

Hall Gate 

Hexham  

Northumberland  

NE46 1XD

Opening times 

We open on Saturday 12 April for the 2025 season.  

We are open seven days a week during the Easter holidays (Saturday 12 - Sunday 27 April 2025) between 10am - 4pm.

The last admission is 3.30pm. 

Price

Adults (18 or over) - £8 (£7 without optional donation)

Concession (Over 60s, disabled visitors* and Student Card holders) - £7 (£6 without optional donation) 

Under 18s – free  

*Free admission for accompanying carers  

Your ticket is an Annual Pass, which allows you to enjoy unlimited repeat visits for the next 12 months.  

If you gift an Annual Pass, it isn’t activated until their first visit to us.

What's on 

For more information about events at Hexham Old Gaol, visit our What's on page.

For more information and to plan a great day out at Hexham Old Gaol, visit the Hexham Old Gaol website.