Littledean Jail Museum, Littledean, Gloucestershire. Paid entry
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Accessibility
Disability Parking
Brief description
"Standing at the gateway to the Royal Forest of Dean, this former House of Correction – Littledean Jail was designed and built by the Pioneer of Prison Reform – Sir George Onesiphorous Paul and leading Prison Architect of his day – William Blackburn. As a result of the sudden death of Blackburn it was completed under the supervision of his new brother-in-law, architect William Hobson in 1791.
This remarkable Grade II* listed building was built as the most up-to-date, revolutionary House of Correction of its time, and was later seen as the Government’s role model for London’s Pentonville Prison and taken across the seas for the world famous Philadelphian Cherry Hill Penitentiary System in America. It was built for the miserly sum of £1,650. The building work was started in 1788 by Gabriel Rogers, who went bankrupt as a result of not being able to complete the work at such low costs. London Builder J. Fentiman was brought in to finish the job.
Behind the austere gatehouse entrance, the prison, with its formidable sandstone façade remains much as it was when first built. Steeped in history and infamy, its awesome appearance provides a stark reminder of the hard labour and craftsmanship needed to build this architecturally important jailhouse."
Address
Littledean, Nr. Cinderford, Royal Forest of Dean, Glos. GL14 3NL
Phone
Website
https://www.littledeanjail.com/index.php
https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/History-Museum/Littledean-Jail-205204736168039/
Directions
"Cars can be accommodated at the entrance to the jail whilst COACHES should simply use the Littledean village bus stops as ‘drop off points’. These are situated approximately 80 metres from the entrance to the jail on either side of the road.
Gloucester is just 20 minutes from the Jail as is Tintern Abbey, but if you want to get further away, Bristol is 45 minutes, (you have to head down the A48 and cross the Severn Bridge at Chepstow!) and Cheltenham, Hereford and Cardiff are only 40 minutes from the Jail. Birmingham is an hour and a bit ,whilst London is just under 3 hours away."
Opening Times
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
https://www.littledeanjail.com/index.php/prices-and-opening-times
Transport
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Amenities
Toilets
Travel Information
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Location
Nearest Venues
1.53 miles*
Newnham-on-Severn, Gloucestershire
1.55 miles*
Newham-on-Severn, Gloucestershire
1.67 miles*
1.75 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.