Jedburgh Castle Jail & Museum

Castlegate
Jedburgh
Roxburghshire
TD8 6QD
Scotland

Website

www.scotborders.gov.uk/outabout/museums/3249.html

E-mail

museums@scotborders.gov.uk

Telephone

01835 864750

Fax

01835 864750

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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Built as a Howard reform prison in 1823, this building is the only existing example of its kind in Scotland. The museum has a small display of items relating to 19th century prison life.

Displays in the cellblocks recreate the lives of prisoners and staff, while the Jailer’s House explores the history of the town.

Venue Type:

Museum

 Opening hours

21 March-31 October
Mon-Sat 1000-1645
Sun 1300-1600
Closed at other times

 Admission charges

Small admission charge
Scottish Borders residents free
Under-16s FREE

 General services and facilities
  • Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
  • Shop
 Children and families
  • Activities for pre-school children
 Disability access
  • Wheelchair access to some public areas
 Schools services and facilities
  • Primary school education service available
  • Education facilities available
 Research and adult learning
  • Study facilities
 Commercial and hire services
  • Licensed for weddings
  • Facilities for private functions and events

Castlegate
Jedburgh
Roxburghshire
TD8 6QD
Scotland

Website

www.scotborders.gov.uk/outabout/museums/3249.html

E-mail

museums@scotborders.gov.uk

Telephone

01835 864750

Fax

01835 864750

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

Collection details

Archaeology, Archives, Weapons and War, Natural Sciences, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, World Cultures, Fine Art, Medicine, Coins and Medals, Personalities, Science and Technology, Social History, Land Transport

Collections services

  • General guide to collections available
  • Object identification and/or written enquiry service

Castlegate
Jedburgh
Roxburghshire
TD8 6QD
Scotland

Website

www.scotborders.gov.uk/outabout/museums/3249.html

E-mail

museums@scotborders.gov.uk

Telephone

01835 864750

Fax

01835 864750

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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