Visitor Information & Cont Hex
Information on how to get to the museum, admission charges and facilities
Visitor Information & Contact Details
Opening Times:
1 April to 30 Sept
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Feb & Mar, Oct & Nov
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Monday |
closed |
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Monday |
closed |
| Tuesday |
11am – 4:30pm |
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Tuesday |
11am – 4:30pm |
| Wednesday |
11am – 4:30pm |
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Wednesday |
closed |
| Thursday |
11am – 4:30pm |
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Thursday |
closed |
| Friday |
11am – 4:30pm |
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Friday closed |
| Saturday |
11am – 4:30pm |
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Saturday 11am –
4:30pm |
| Sunday |
closed |
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Sunday |
closed |
Appointments for visits outside
the times and dates above can be made by contacting 01434
652349
Admission Charges:
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Concessions:
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| Children (5-18) |
£2.10
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Adult Northumberland resident |
£3.20 |
| Adults |
£3.95 |
OAP Northumberland resident |
£2.70 |
| Senior Citizens |
£3.20 |
Child Northumberland resident |
£1.60 |
| Family (up to 5 people) |
£10.50 |
MAX card group member |
50p |
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School visit per child (teachers and helpers free)
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£2.10 |
Student/unemployed
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£2.10 |
Free Entry:
Museum Association Members; Blue/Green Badge Guides; Tourist
Information Centre Staff; Carers; Teachers making pre-visit;
Teachers and Adults accompanying an educational group.
Contact details:
Hall Gate
Hexham
Northumberland
NE46 1XD
Tel: 01434 652349
Email: jgoodridge@woodhorn.org.uk
Website: http://www.experiencewoodhorn.com/hexham-old-gaol/
How do I get to Hexham Old Gaol?:
To get directions move your mouse pointer over
the red icon in the map (below) and click on it, a white box will
appear. Click on the link "Click here to get
directions" and follow the instructions.
MAP
By road: Hexham is off the
A69 Newcastle-Carlisle road. There is car and coach parking in the
Wentworth car park
By rail: Hexham railway
station is 10 minutes walk from the Old Gaol. The route is
signposted.
By bus: Hexham bus station is
5 minutes walk from the Old Gaol. The route is signposted
Facilities, accessibility & sustainability:
Toilets – there are no toilets at the Old Gaol,
there are public toilets nearby in the car park and in the
town.
Shop – the Old Gaol has a
shop selling local and themed souvenirs.
Access – the Old Gaol is
fully accessible, with a ramp and stairs to the front door and a
glass lift to move visitors around the building.
Sustainability and Green Museums -
Hexham Old Gaol is one of a group of North East museums working
with the North East Museums Regional Hub on a Green Museum project.
STOP PRESS - Hexham Old Gaol has just received a bronze
Green Tourism Business grading, reflecting the hard work of the Old
Gaol staff and the helpful comments provided by our
visitors.
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