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Historic houses · South West England

Old City Gaol

In or near Bristol.

♿ Wheelchair: limited👪 Family-friendly

Old City Gaol — a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Old gaol - new use - geograph.org.uk - 6766817

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.

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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
Parish
Bristol, City of, unparished area
Postcode
BS1 4RN
Parliamentary constituency
Bristol Central
Nearest railway station
Princes Wharf0.2 km

Sources

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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. The nearest town is Bristol. 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.