August 2025 by Greta Bellamy
The Buckingham Old Gaol is a real gem for history lovers. The exhibits are well presented, with plenty of interesting stories about the building?s past. Staff were welcoming and happy to answer questions. A great way to spend an afternoon.
June 2025 by Pete / Hel
built in 1748, originally served as a prison and was funded by Richard Grenville Temple, Lord Viscount of Cobham. Its construction, with crenellations and arrow-slits, was intended to resemble a castle, reflecting Buckingham's ambition to regain its status as the county town and host the Summer Assizes.
In the museum they have, The Buckingham half-angel coin which is a rare gold coin from the reign of Richard III, minted between 1483 and 1485. It's one of only seven known examples and is notable for being the only one on public display. The coin was discovered near Buckingham by a metal detectorist and is now housed at the Buckingham Old Gaol Museum.
Only a small museum, but for £5 we thought it was great.
June 2025 by Paul
Well worth a visit. Very informative staff, great information at hand and a easy visit. Loved this town and the Old Gaol.
May 2025 by ian chapman
Very good if looking something different to do
April 2025 by David Kvedaras
Wednesday 14th may
I am going his majesty's Garden party for those working in education and skills at Buckingham palace
April 2025 by Vik Hank
Very nice
March 2025 by millie worsley
Really good, I went during the easter holiday and the tickets were really cheap with activities for kids to do as you go around. Me and my friends had a nice time and I learnt a lot
March 2025 by Rafal Nycz
Interesting building and well maintained
February 2025 by Sponge Mealing
Very interesting and not expensive or busy.
December 2024 by Helene Caplice Nason
Beautiful town, the museum very informative and interesting. You could feel the history within its walls and some of the artifacts were fascinating.
November 2024 by Graham Bushell (Bush)
Lovely place to investigate the historical facts of Bucks olde villains
September 2024 by JF Li
The Old Gaol is located right in the middle of Buckingham. There is a nearby car park which is cheap to park in. I believe this is the only museum here in Buckingham.
Stairs involved. No disabled access.
The Old Gaol combines a museum about Buckingham. You can enter several of the gaol cells which now has exhibits.
There is information about The Salvation Army and a room dedicated to Flora Thompson, both on the ground floor.
Toilet facilities available in the basement.
This is a small attraction and shouldn't take you more than 45 mins to look around.
Also opposite the front reception is town information office.
September 2024 by Paul Genge
increadible local history all crammed into the cells of the former town jail. A fascinating tour through the remarkable history of this county town. Well worth a visit. Be warned - narrow staircases, walkways and rooms, not ideal for the infirm or claustrophobic
September 2024 by Lianne
Despite living in Buckingham for a while I never got round to visiting until today! What a lovely place! Very friendly staff and so many different artefacts to look at!
September 2024 by Jan-Fei Li
The Old Gaol is located right in the middle of Buckingham. There is a nearby car park which is cheap to park in. I believe this is the only museum here in Buckingham.
Stairs involved. No disabled access.
The Old Gaol combines a museum about Buckingham. You can enter several of the gaol cells which now has exhibits.
There is information about The Salvation Army and a room dedicated to Flora Thompson, both on the ground floor.
Toilet facilities available in the basement.
This is a small attraction and shouldn't take you more than 45 mins to look around.
Also opposite the front reception is town information office.
