This museum is built on the original site of the medieval prison. The kids will love the hands on educational experience; you are able to handle original …
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Feb 7, 2025
We were lucky enough to happen on this museum n very glad we did. Really interesting and well done museum presented with easy to understand historical info, artefacts and displays of scenes with man…Full review by TravellinAnt
Jan 26, 2025
It was Very good and we had good and great timew on the museum and it was very good facts and which things didn't we knew from the beginningFull review by kenneth j
Jan 15, 2025
Hidden around the corner of building, Well worth the entry fee, suits all ages, very informative and thought provoking.Full review by Louise W
Hi! I have a four-year-old, and I’m wondering if this museum would scare her. We are very interested in visiting, but just need to know how age appropriate it is. Thanks!
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I wouldn’t take a 4 year old there are heads on spikes.... I don’t like these at all...and torture equipment. I think a10 year old would love it , especially if they have seen horrible histories
How accessible is the museum? I understand it's not wheelchair accessible, but are there many stairs and if so, are they relatively flat / even / have handrails?
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It is an old prison building so it doesn't have modern conveniences like hand rails. Some of the floors do slope and have a cobbled effect. The steps are small so not ideal if …
It is an old prison building so it doesn't have modern conveniences like hand rails. Some of the floors do slope and have a cobbled effect. The steps are small so not ideal if you are unsteady on your feet.