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Hexham Old Gaol

Visit Hexham Old Gaol

England's oldest gaol

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Wednesday — Sunday, 10am — 4pm 

Adult admission charges apply. No booking required. Under 18s go free

Hexham Old Gaol
Hall Gate
Hexham
NE46 1XD

Tel: (0191) 277 2422.
PLEASE NOTE: Our phones are currently down so please contact us on the email address below. Apologies for any inconvenience.
Email: info@hexhamoldgaol.org.uk

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Hall Gate
Hexham
Northumberland
NE46 1XD

(0191) 2772422

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