House of Correction Tours

The House of Correction in Hexham is a remarkable building, that is usually closed to the public.

Museums Northumberland is offering free tours for Heritage Open Days. Join us to discover this buildings interesting (and rather grim) history.

Have a look around, find out more about the poor inmates’ daily chores and their bleak diet.

The tours will take place on Saturday 13th September at 11:00am, 12noon, 2pm and 3pm, starting from Hexham Old Gaol and involve a 15 minute walk to the House of Correction.

Due to limited numbers, booking is essential. To ensure that we can offer this experience to as many people as we are able, visitors will only be able to attend this tour once over the available dates. If you are unable to attend, please let us know

Hexham Old Gaol is offering free tours of The House of Correction Tour as part of Heritage Open Days. Usual admission charges apply if you also visit Hexham Old Gaol.

Accessibility Information
Due to the nature of the building, only the ground floor of the House of Correction is accessible to wheelchair users. The tour guide will have a folder of information and photographs of the first floor of the building.  

The tour of the House of Correction is suitable for older children. 

Additional Info
The total length of the tour is approximately 45 minutes, including a 15 minute walk between the House of Correction and Hexham Old Gaol. 

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:

11AM, 12NOON, 2PM AND 3PM

Sunday 14 September:

11AM, 12NOON, 2PM AND 3PM

Location & directions

Hexham Old Gaol, Hall Gate, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1XD

Contact on day:

Duty Manager

Telephone number:

+441912772422

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

To ensure that we can offer this experience to as many people as we are able, visitors will only be able to attend this tour once over the available dates. If you are unable to attend, please let us know The maximum group size is 4 people. Hexham Old Gaol is offering free tours of The House of Correction Tour In the unfortunate event of cancellation, all ticket holders will be emailed and notifications will be published on the  website and social media channels as quickly as possible

Booking contact name:

Duty Manager

Booking telephone number:

+441912772422

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/hexham/hexham-old-gaol

Alternative booking website:

https://www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/search/-/-/-/-/-/253

Accessibility details

Due to the nature of the building, only the ground floor of the House of Correction is accessible to wheelchair users. The tour guide will have a folder of information and photographs of the first floor of the building. The tour of the House of Correction is suitable for older children.

Additional information

Admission charges to Hexham Old Gaol applies on 13th September and 14th September. Admission charges are £8 (including voluntary £1 donation) for adults, and £7(including voluntary £1 donation) for concessions. Under 18s are free entry.

Max no of people per tour:

8

Est. tour duration:

0 hour(s) 45 minute(s)

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