Historic houses · South West England
Old City Gaol
In or near Bristol.
Old City Gaol — a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Anthony O'Neil — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Princes Wharf · 0.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Old City Gaol is a historic house located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Old City Gaol is a historic house located in South-West England. This site reflects the penal history of the region and is notable for its architectural significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.4462, -2.5980
- District
- Bristol, City of
- Parish
- Bristol, City of, unparished area
- Postcode
- BS1 4RN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bristol Central
- Nearest railway station
- Princes Wharf — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.bristolmuseums.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/513704169 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old City Gaol?
- Old City Gaol is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS1 4RN), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
- What is Old City Gaol?
- Old City Gaol — a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old City Gaol?
- The nearest railway station is Princes Wharf, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS1 4RN.
- Is Old City Gaol a protected site?
- Yes — Old City Gaol is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Old City Gaol?
- The nearest railway station is Princes Wharf, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS1 4RN.