Museums · South East England
The Old Prison
In or near Stowell.
The Old Prison — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Old Prison is a museum located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Old Prison is a museum located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its preserved historical architecture, showcasing the region's penal history. The site offers insights into the life and conditions of inmates in a former correctional facility.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.8331, -1.8431
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cotswold
- Parish
- Northleach with Eastington
- Postcode
- GL54 3LR
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cotswolds
Sources
- osm: node/11407831931 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Old Prison?
- The Old Prison is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL54 3LR), in the parish of Northleach with Eastington.
- What is The Old Prison?
- The Old Prison — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Old Prison?
- Drivers can use postcode GL54 3LR.
- Is The Old Prison a protected site?
- Yes — The Old Prison is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Old Prison?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GL54 3LR. It sits within the North Cotswolds parliamentary constituency.