Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre Tickets Highlights
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Explore the Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre at your leisure on this self-guided adventure
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See the male execution chamber, the courthouse, and the jail cells that are linked by a tunnel
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Listen to stories about the attempted escaping of convicts, executions, and sometimes even a few drops of kindness
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Take a stroll through the cold dark chambers of the prison where once more than 25,000 prisoners both publican and royalists passed through
Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre Tickets Overview
Activity Location: 53-55 Crumlin Rd, Belfast BT14 6ST, United Kingdom
Activity Timings: 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Activity Duration: 1 Hour (approx.)
About Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre:
Explore Northern Ireland's last Victorian jail, also known as the infamous Belfast prison. Learn what happened to the republicans, suffragists, loyalists, and murderers who were incarcerated here. This historic jailhouse, which imprisoned some of the most crucial figures in Ireland's independence fight, saw 17 executions throughout its 150-year history. Book your tickets to the Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre and listen to the stories about Ireland's darkest moments.
About the Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre Tickets:
- Arrive at the activity location 15 minutes before starting for a hassle-free experience.
- Take a self-guided tour of the infamous prison with these Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre tickets.
- Visit the "tunnel" which connects the jail to the courthouse across the street.
- Between 1968 and the time the facility was closed in 1996, more than 25,000 criminals went through this tunnel.
- Visit the revered wings of the prison to see the cells of some of history's most notorious criminals while admiring the Victorian architecture of the building.
- Enter the execution chamber, where 12 men were terminated.
- To round up your tour, visit the cemetery and see the unmarked executioners' graves.
- Have an enlightening experience as you take a tour of the time capsule of Irish dark history.
How to Reach?
- By Car: The activity location is 2.6 Km from the city center and will take 9 minutes via Victoria St.
- By Bus: Reach Agnes Street Station, from there the activity location is a 1-minute (120 meters) walk.
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Crumlin Road Gaol: Self-Guided Tour
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Know Before You Go for Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre Tickets
- Foreign nationals may be asked to share their passport and visa details upon arrival.
- ID proof is mandatory for each guest upon arrival.
- Food and drinks from outside aren't allowed.
- Animals are not allowed, except guide dogs.
- Free parking available on-site.
- Suitable warm clothing and flat shoes must be worn.
- The main entrance to the Gaol is via the Gate House on the Crumlin Road.
- This activity is wheelchair accessible but the tunnel and the Drop Room / Flogging Cell are accessible only by stairs.
- Coaches & cars may enter the site via the Summer Street entrance and follow the appropriate traffic management signs.
Accessibility Options for Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre Tickets
- Wheelchair Accessible