# Buckingham Old Gaol Museum

> Buckingham Old Gaol Buckingham Old Gaol Museum is located in the heart of historic Buckingham. Once the town jail it is now home to a rich collection of artefacts & information

Found in the heart of historic market town of Buckingham, the iconic Old Gaol had been built in 1748 into the type of a castle as a purpose built prison, with later additions in 1839 by the famous designer that is local Gilbert Scott.It is amongst the key visitor tourist attractions of Buckingham with a museum, a tourist information centre, something special store, an additional hand bookstore.Buckingham Old Gaol Museum tells the tale of Buckingham and north dollars rural life, including the Flora Thompson Collection (Lark Rise to Candleford author) and Buckinghamshire Military Trust exhibits. A number of the cells being original area of the museum visitor's experience.Many unique activities are arranged during school breaks for children.

- Type: Experience
- Location: Buckingham, Aylesbury Vale, England
- Booking: Not bookable online on HolidayFox; book direct on its website, http://www.buckinghamoldgaol.org.uk, or call +441280823020
- HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-nzW63pdHKAk2/buckingham-old-gaol-museum

## Activities

- Museums and Art Galleries
- Sightseeing and Attractions
- Experience

## Facilities

- parking available
- toilets
- picnics and food allowed
- food to purchase onsite
- wheelchair friendly
- pushchair friendly

## Suitable for

- Baby and Toddler (0-3)
- People
- Family

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## Nearby things to do

- [PK Kids Zone](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-91Tw5bNf3Krt/pk-kids-zone)
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- [Swan Pool and Leisure Centre](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-gzAwtYf3tpPj/swan-pool-and-leisure-centre)
- [National Trust Stowe](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-y5y57uQf7OOv/national-trust-stowe)
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## Questions and answers

### Where is Buckingham Old Gaol Museum?

Buckingham Old Gaol Museum is in Buckingham, Aylesbury Vale.

### What activities does Buckingham Old Gaol Museum offer?

Buckingham Old Gaol Museum lists Museums and Art Galleries, Sightseeing and Attractions and Experience.

### What facilities does Buckingham Old Gaol Museum have?

Buckingham Old Gaol Museum lists parking available, toilets, picnics and food allowed, food to purchase onsite, wheelchair friendly and pushchair friendly.

### What is there to do near Buckingham Old Gaol Museum?

Experiences listed near Buckingham Old Gaol Museum on HolidayFox include PK Kids Zone, Buckingham Spy Mission Treasure Trail, Swan Pool and Leisure Centre, National Trust Stowe and The Patch MK.

### How do I book Buckingham Old Gaol Museum?

Buckingham Old Gaol Museum doesn't take bookings on HolidayFox. Book direct on its own website, http://www.buckinghamoldgaol.org.uk, or call +441280823020.


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