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مغلق حتى 29 مارس 2024
Hexham Old Gaol
Hexham Old Gaol
3.5
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عرض كامل
المنطقة
العنوان
تواصَل مباشرة
أفضل الأماكن القريبة
المطاعم
62 على بُعد 5 كيلومترات
معالم الجذب
28 على بُعد 10 كيلومترات
3.5
90 تعليق
ممتاز
23
جيد جدًا
27
متوسط
24
سيئ
9
سيئ جدًا
7
maisymeg
Wigan, UK2,797 مساهمة
زوجان • سبتمبر 2023
We stopped off in Hexham for a walk around. There is a large car park in the town centre and we walked up to the Old Gaol which was offering free entry on a Heritage weekend offer.
The building has been well preserved and renovated and is on 3 floors which are accessed by a large lift in the middle.
The lift goes to the dungeon and pauses while you get told a short story then returns to ground floor as you can't get out in the dungeon.
On the 1st floor there were some interesting storyboards and some dressing up clothes for children.
There are no toilet or cafe facilities and the whole visit only took around half an hour.
The staff were welcoming and helpful.
I thought the building inside was a bit too modern which detracted from the atmosphere I was expecting from an old jailhouse.
The building has been well preserved and renovated and is on 3 floors which are accessed by a large lift in the middle.
The lift goes to the dungeon and pauses while you get told a short story then returns to ground floor as you can't get out in the dungeon.
On the 1st floor there were some interesting storyboards and some dressing up clothes for children.
There are no toilet or cafe facilities and the whole visit only took around half an hour.
The staff were welcoming and helpful.
I thought the building inside was a bit too modern which detracted from the atmosphere I was expecting from an old jailhouse.
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Karl Musgrove
Burnopfield, UK158 مساهمة
زوجان • سبتمبر 2023
A good way to spend an hour or two.
Loads of historical facts on display as well as audio relaying stories for the past.
There is a lift which takes you from the dungeon to the ground floor/shop and up to the next floor,where the displays are on show
Loads of historical facts on display as well as audio relaying stories for the past.
There is a lift which takes you from the dungeon to the ground floor/shop and up to the next floor,where the displays are on show
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Thank you for your review, we're pleased to hear that you enjoyed your visit!
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David B
19 مساهمة
بمفردك • أغسطس 2023
I can't understand why the information regarding the gaol is freely available online yet we're charged £5 entry fee!
Nothing more than story boards and dressing up outfits for the kids. Definitely not worth the money!
Nothing more than story boards and dressing up outfits for the kids. Definitely not worth the money!
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Thank you for your review, we are sorry to hear that you didn't enjoy your visit to the Gaol
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Alpine Finland
Stanley, UK53 مساهمة
بمفردك • يونيو 2023
Not too much to see really.
One floor is just history of border reviers. Thought there might be cells shackles torture implements etc.
Dungeon the most disappointing. Just a hole. Can't even get out lift to see it.
Looks impressive from the outside. £5 charge is reasonable. Was only in 10 minutes.
One floor is just history of border reviers. Thought there might be cells shackles torture implements etc.
Dungeon the most disappointing. Just a hole. Can't even get out lift to see it.
Looks impressive from the outside. £5 charge is reasonable. Was only in 10 minutes.
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We are sorry that you had a disappointing visit, but thank you for your feedback
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victoroscar
Bristol180 مساهمة
مايو 2023
Saw a leaflet about this in Tourist Info so thought a trip to Hexham with its abbey and this would be great. (Parking in Hexham is a nightmare unless you have a special disc btw)
However, there is hardly anything to see at the Gaol! A lift takes you down one floor where you can't get out, you can just listen to a short message whilst you look, but and there is nothing to see...! It's the dungeon, so you would think that they put some dummies chained up at the very least!
There is one room with information boards on each of the ground floor and first floor, (plus the gift shop) and some very ropey dummies. We were in and out in 20 minutes. The boards go on and on about reivers without saying what they actually are so it was confusing and not particularly enlightening.
Not worth the entrance fee.
However, there is hardly anything to see at the Gaol! A lift takes you down one floor where you can't get out, you can just listen to a short message whilst you look, but and there is nothing to see...! It's the dungeon, so you would think that they put some dummies chained up at the very least!
There is one room with information boards on each of the ground floor and first floor, (plus the gift shop) and some very ropey dummies. We were in and out in 20 minutes. The boards go on and on about reivers without saying what they actually are so it was confusing and not particularly enlightening.
Not worth the entrance fee.
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Thank you for your review, we are sorry that your visit fell short of expectations
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apophisguard
Stoke-on-Trent, UK2,063 مساهمة
يونيو 2022
I don't really know what to say about the Gaol, except that it could be better.
I have to agree with other reviewers that the admission was a little steep for what you get, but if it keeps the Gaol open and in good condition.... I guess It's okay.
There are display boards and audio commentary throughout the gaol. The displays are mostly in good condition. I have to admit that the costumes, armour & artifacts are pretty good and interesting. I just think there could be more in the way of stories of the prisoners kept here. On my previous visit, you could only peer down the oubliette, but now an elevator has been put in, so you can take a ride down inside it. However, despite the audio being that of sounds of prisoners being down there, there were some paper birds or the like. This was very much out of place and ruined the experience.
Staff - okay, not overly enthusiastic on the day of my visit. One question though, does it really need three people to staff the admissions desk? That's where all three stayed when I was there. One suggestion also, maybe once or twice a year - get some re-enactors in give the gaol some life? You may find most re-enactors would love to do this!
I have to agree with other reviewers that the admission was a little steep for what you get, but if it keeps the Gaol open and in good condition.... I guess It's okay.
There are display boards and audio commentary throughout the gaol. The displays are mostly in good condition. I have to admit that the costumes, armour & artifacts are pretty good and interesting. I just think there could be more in the way of stories of the prisoners kept here. On my previous visit, you could only peer down the oubliette, but now an elevator has been put in, so you can take a ride down inside it. However, despite the audio being that of sounds of prisoners being down there, there were some paper birds or the like. This was very much out of place and ruined the experience.
Staff - okay, not overly enthusiastic on the day of my visit. One question though, does it really need three people to staff the admissions desk? That's where all three stayed when I was there. One suggestion also, maybe once or twice a year - get some re-enactors in give the gaol some life? You may find most re-enactors would love to do this!
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Jade S
York426 مساهمة
مايو 2022
Reasonably priced admission, friendly informative staff - one did a presentation on crimes and punishment. Quite a small museum over 3 floors within the original tower.
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Thanks for you lovely review
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Peter B
3 مساهمات
يونيو 2022
An eye opener for the treatment of prisoners and some times big difference in sentencing for men and women glad I was born now and not at this time.
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Thanks for your review
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Escape48798135149
Chichester, UK191 مساهمة
مايو 2022
If you are visiting the Abbey you may as well experience and see the Old Gaol. The curators have tried to put the story of the building into displays but they just don't quite reach the mark. The place is interesting and there is some atmosphere. Could have been better as a short visitor attraction, especially when an entrance fee has been paid.
Displayed opening times are confusing. Worth popping over from the Abbey, through the Moothall arch, to see if they are open.
Displayed opening times are confusing. Worth popping over from the Abbey, through the Moothall arch, to see if they are open.
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Thanks for your review
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Kgoughuk
هونج كونج, الصين268 مساهمة
العائلة • أبريل 2022
Amazing building but sadly no heart, inside was rooms full of rubbish about the area nothing Coherent, no theme and so little about the building.
Very little signs inside it was ever a prison.
Very little signs inside it was ever a prison.
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Sorry that you felt that it fell short of expectations
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