A FESTIVE event to raise money for a charity’s bid to save the historic Old Prison at Northleach will take place from 2-4pm on Sunday.

The Christmas Breakout event at the Old Prison in Northleach will see Cotswold District Councillor Chris Hancock locked up in the former prison – with sponsors able to extend his sentence by pledging more money.

The event, which will also feature a range of festive displays and activities, is organised by the Friends of the Cotswolds and will raise money for their bid to buy the historic building.