The Gaol and the Drops

Tours of Northampton's Victorian County Gaol, views of the remnant of the Georgian Gaol Block, the site of the treadmill and the two places of execution on the site.

Timings & Tours

Sunday 14 September:

1400

Tuesday 16 September:

1400

Wednesday 17 September:

1400

Friday 19 September:

1400

Saturday 20 September:

1400

Sunday 21 September:

1400

Location & directions

4-6 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP

Directions:

Meet by the cafe in the Northampton Museum and Art Gallery

Contact on day:

Dr. Alan Clark

Telephone number:

+447746116569

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking preferred

Booking conditions:

Please call 07746 116569 Maximum group numbers apply

Booking contact name:

Alan Clark

Booking telephone number:

+447746116569

Booking opens:

14 Aug 2025 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

21 Sep 2025 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

Walking and standing for approx. 90 minutes. No opportunity to sit.

Additional information

See the building as it was first constructed together with access to other areas of the site that supported the function of the gaol.

Max no of people per tour:

15

Est. tour duration:

2 hour(s)

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