Crumlin Road Gaol Trip in Belfast
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Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre: 53-55 Crumlin Rd, Belfast BT14 6ST, UK
- Dive into the dark chapters of Anglo-Irish history at the notorious 150-year-old Crumlin Road Gaol
- Embark on a self-guided tour through Northern Ireland's last remaining Victorian-era prison
- Discover the personal stories of prisoners and officers, including tales of escape, execution, and moments of humanity
What to expect
Northern Ireland’s Crumlin Road Gaol is a storied and infamous locale, deeply stained with the blood of the Troubles. This former jailhouse imprisoned key figures in Ireland’s struggle for independence and witnessed 17 executions over its 150-year history. On a 60-minute self-guided tour, explore the grim history and tales of humanity that emerged in its darkest days. The last of Northern Ireland’s Victorian-era prisons, Crumlin Road Gaol is a time capsule of Irish history, housing significant figures like Éamon de Valera, Martin McGuinness, Michael Stone, Bobby Sands, and 25,000 others, both Republican and Loyalist.
Access all areas of the gaol, from the tunnel linking the courthouse to the Hanging Cell, Historic Holding Cells, Centre Circle, C-Wing, and the eerie graveyard
Marvel at the Victorian-era Crumlin Road Gaol, a symbol of Northern Ireland's turbulent past
Explore the haunting corridors and historic holding cells that reveal life behind bars
Step inside the chilling cells where notorious political prisoners once faced harsh confinement
Uncover Crumlin Road Gaol's rich history, from The Troubles to the stories of 25,000 inmates
Descend into the secretive underground tunnels connecting the prison to the courthouse
Navigate the prison's infamous areas, including the hanging cell and eerie graveyard, at your own pace
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Review for: Join-in Crumlin Road Gaol self-guided tour
Great place to see with family :)
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