Derby Gaol, Derby

#34 among attractions in Derby

Museum, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

The term Derby Gaol historically refers to the five gaols in Derby, England. Today, the term usually refers to one of two tourist attractions, the gaol which stood on Friar Gate from 1756 to 1846 and the cells of which still exist and are open to the public as a museum, and the 1843 to 1929 Vernon Street Prison whose impressive frontage can still be seen today. ()

Coordinates: 52°55'30"N, 1°29'13"W

Address

50-51 Friar GateDarleyDerby DE1 1DF United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1335 360882

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Day trips

Derby Gaol – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Derby Museum and Art Gallery, Derby Cathedral, St Mary's Bridge Chapel, Exeter Bridge.

~1660 ftSE
Diverse collections and exhibits for free
Derby Museum and Art Gallery, Derby
8 min walk • Derby Museum and Art Gallery is a museum and art gallery in Derby, England. It was established in 1879, along with Derby Central Library, in a new building designed by Richard Knill Freeman and given to Derby by Michael Thomas Bass.
0.4 miE
Place of worship with 16th-century tower
Derby Cathedral, Derby
11 min walk • The Cathedral Church of All Saints Derby, better known as Derby Cathedral, is a cathedral church in the city of Derby, England.
0.5 miE
Church
St Mary's Bridge Chapel, Derby
13 min walk • St Mary's Bridge Chapel is a Church of England chapel in Derby, England. It is a bridge chapel, one of only a small number of medieval age that survive in England. It is a Grade I listed building.
0.5 miE
Bridge
Exeter Bridge, Derby
14 min walk • Exeter Bridge is a bridge in the centre of Derby spanning the River Derwent 200 metres south of the more modern Cathedral Green Footbridge.
~1970 ftE
Museum
Cathedral Quarter, Derby
10 min walk • The Cathedral Quarter is one of five areas within Derby city centre, based around the name of the Cathedral. It is bound by St Alkmund's Way and Ford Street to the north and west, the River Derwent to the east, and Albert Street, Victoria Street, Wardwick and Friargate to the south.
0.5 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Guildhall Theatre, Derby
12 min walk • Derby Guildhall is a municipal building in the Market Place, Derby, England. It is a Grade II listed building.
0.5 miE
Watermill
Lombe's Mill, Derby
12 min walk • Lombe's Mill was the first successful silk throwing mill in Britain. It was built on an island on the River Derwent in Derby. It was built after John Lombe visited Piedmont in 1717 and returned to England with details of the Italian silk throwing machines – the filatoio and the torcitoio – and some Italian craftsmen.
~400 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St John the Evangelist's Church, Derby
2 min walk • St John the Evangelist's Church, Derby is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England in Derby.
0.4 miE
Memorial
Derby War Memorial, Derby
12 min walk • The Derby War Memorial was designed by Charles Clayton Thompson and stands before the Derby Guildhall. It features a bronze figure of the Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus in her arms by the sculptor George Arthur Walker. It was completed in 1924 and unveiled on 11 November 1924. Behind this bronze figure is a large Celtic cross.
0.5 miSE
Church, Architecture
St Peter's Church, Derby
14 min walk • St Peter's in the City is a Church of England parish church in the city of Derby, UK. It is one of Derby's city centre churches which is in full use for worship. The church building dates from the 11th century. The tower has a peal of eight bells, which are rung before the Sunday morning services.
0.5 miE
Bridge
Cathedral Green Footbridge, Derby
13 min walk • The Cathedral Green Footbridge is a pedestrian and cycle swing bridge in the centre of Derby, spanning the River Derwent. It forms a third side to a triangle between The Cathedral and the Silk Mill Museum.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Derby Gaol open?

Derby Gaol is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday closed
Friday closed
Saturday 11 am - 3 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Derby Gaol?

Nearby attractions include St John the Evangelist's Church, Derby (2 min walk), Friar Gate Bridge, Derby (3 min walk), Banks Mill Studios, Derby (4 min walk), The Friary, Derby (5 min walk).

How to get to Derby Gaol by public transport?

The nearest stations to Derby Gaol:

Bus

Agard Street • Lines: Unibus6 (1 min walk)
Larges Street • Lines: 8, 9, Swift (1 min walk)

Train

Derby (30 min walk)