The Bridewell Old Prison

The Bridewell is located in the heart of The Bury just off Odiham High Street, with a long and varied past. Originally built as a prison, it consists of a square building around a courtyard which includes a well. The Bridewell is a Grade II listed building, dating back to 1759. Former uses also include a Police Station with cells, a magistrate court room and assumed residential accommodation for the local bobby and family on the upper floor. More recently the building accommodated the Hampshire Library and offices and now runs as a book exchange.

Visitors will see the original structure of the prison, former prisoners’ exercise yard (with well) and location of the cells. A large plan of the original layout is on display.

The Odiham Embroidery is also located at The Bridewell. The embroidery was designed by Odiham-based artist Mary Turner and created to commemorate the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta. It depicts 800 years of local history from the time of Magna Carta and reflects the history of England as it was played out in the Parish of Odiham.

Timings

Tuesday 15 September:

10am-3pm

Wednesday 16 September:

10m-3pm

Thursday 17 September:

10am-3pm

Location & directions

The Bridewell, The Bury, Odiham, Hampshire, RG29 1NB

Contact on day:

Bridie Tate

Telephone number:

+441256702716

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Wheelchair access-ground floor only Disabled Parking- in Pay and display car park next to the site The Bridewell is a grade II listed building with access via a ramp for wheelchair users. As the building is listed the floor can be a little uneven in places. There is also no access to the first floor for wheelchair users. For visitors visiting other Heritage Open Day events in the area who require an accessible toilet, please use the facilities at The Bridewell

Additional information

Estimated duration:

28 hour(s)

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