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Crumlin Road Gaol

Crumlin Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland
(028) 9024 6609
Ranked #28 of 111 attractions in Belfast
4.5 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
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Killyleagh, United Kingdom
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

very informative guided tour of a historic built;ding with quite a story. Well worth a look More

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Belfast, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012
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I visited the Gaol about one year ago and found it to be a brilliant day out, reasonably priced and found the actual tour to be very interesting and was clearly given by real enthusiasts, something which greatly added to the experience. The Gaol is currently closed for visitors but should open some time in 2012. More

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belfast
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

Went to a performance of Macbeth here. The austere setting and particular vibe of the place made for an absolutely amazing experience. More

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Belfast
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

The tour was brilliant and there was so much involved and it was all only £5 More

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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012

Famed for the terrorist connection, the Goal was connected by an underground tunnel to the now burnt out Courthouse across the road. Part of the bus route. More

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Belfast, United Kingdom
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2009
6
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I am from Belfast and the opportunity to visit this jail was great. The history of the jail is immense - from famine - to suffragette - to political - to civil - and regular criminal stories. The execution wing, the padded cell, the graves, the escapes all make this a jail with a great story - and the tour... More

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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2009
2
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when my wife and two chums arrived at the prison it was a fine sunny day and just as well because once we set foot in the entrance yard it was as if night had overtook us ! it has to be a must visit when in belfast.! More

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Belfast
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 June 2009
4
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Well, being from Belfast, I wasnt sure that this was going to be as interesting as it might be for tourists, but I loved it. Went in June 09 with my sister and my mum and we all had a lovely day. The tour guide was knowledgable and humourous and gave an excellent comentary as we made our way through... More

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Belfast, United Kingdom
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
111 helpful votes 111 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2009
4
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I visited the Crumlin Road Gaol along with my husband and 2 friends. I had been wanting to take this tour for some time but just never got round to it. Im glad I finally did! The Crumlin Road Gaol was designed by Sir Charles Lanyon, he based his design on the Pentonville Prison in London. Other famous buildings designed... More

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See 7 more reviews by Pauline_1 for Belfast
Belfast
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 June 2008
3
people found this review helpful

I really enjoyed this tour. It gives a complete history of the jail, from child prisoners to the suffragettes, from capital punishment right up to recent history. This is a must see tour for all, including both visitors to Belfast, and locals. Staff were very friendly and knowledgable and you can't beat the price - £5! It lasts an hour... More

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