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Crumlin Road Gaol


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 164 attractions in Belfast
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Attraction type: Old jail
Address: Crumlin Road Belfast
Northern Ireland
Tel: (028) 9024 6609

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5 of 5 stars
energyflash72   21 contributions
Belfast, United Kingdom
Nov 9, 2009

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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5 of 5 stars
adesal1119   2 contributions
west yorkshire
Oct 5, 2009

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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5 of 5 stars
joeybrooks_78   10 contributions
Belfast
Jun 22, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

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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4 of 5 stars
Pauline_1   118 contributions
Belfast, United Kingdom
Apr 19, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

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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5 of 5 stars
The_Wee_Mawn   4 contributions
Belfast
Jun 30, 2008

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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Crumlin Road Gaol Address

Crumlin Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Tel: (028) 9024 6609