From Dock to Drop - The Prisoner's Journey

**EVENT CANCELLED ** Please note that due to unforeseen building works, I am very sorry to have to cancel this year's tours of the Sessions House and Gaol site. I very much hope to resume these next year.**

Your guide has over 25 years experience of conducting tours of this prestigious site in Northampton. Last year, 2025, the quality of these tours was acknowledged by receiving the best feedback of all the events taking place over the festival in England. Come and enjoy the remarkable and fascinating story of the Sessions House - 'The most significant building in the county of Northamptonshire.'

Tours start at 10am and 2pm.

11th September - 20th September, 2026 (not Monday, 14th September).

Meet in the Sessions House, George Row, Northampton NN1 1DF.

An in-person guided tour. Please allow at least 2 hours.

To book: call Dr. Alan Clark on 07746 116569.

Timings

Friday 11 September:

Cancelled

Saturday 12 September:

Cancelled

Sunday 13 September:

Cancelled

Tuesday 15 September:

Cancelled

Wednesday 16 September:

Cancelled

Thursday 17 September:

Cancelled

Friday 18 September:

Cancelled

Saturday 19 September:

Cancelled

Sunday 20 September:

Cancelled

Location & directions

Sessions House, George Row, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DF

Directions:

The Sessions House is located in the heart of Northampton town centre along George Row, Northampton, NN1 1DF. Meet inside the building, enter by the door at the top of the short ramp with steps to the side.

Contact on day:

Dr. Alan Clark

Telephone number:

+447746116569

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking preferred

Booking conditions:

To book call Dr. Alan Clark on 07746 116569.

Booking contact name:

Dr. Alan Clark

Booking telephone number:

+447746116569

Accessibility details

Two flights of steep steps with handrails.

Additional information

Please allow sufficient time if you are needing to park a car in town.

Max number of people:

30

Estimated duration:

2 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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