Crumlin Road Gaol Experience ( Self Guided ), Belfast, TinyTours

Crumlin Road Gaol Experience ( Self Guided )

53-55 Crumlin Road, Belfast

Available all year

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★★★★★ Average Rating: 4.9 31 Ratings

Crumlin Road Gaol Experience is a self-guided tour is available for booking. It is a new experience with videos, audio and information boards, for all spaces.

We offer same day booking & advanced bookings for all dates for Crumlin Road Gaol.

Visits start from 11am and last entry is 3.30pm with the site closing at 5pm. On your arrival to the venue you will be allocated the next available entry time.

Book with TinyTours with no booking fees! It's one of our must do tours in Belfast and from £10.80 it probably the best priced too. Suitable for individuals, families and groups.

Discover over 150 years of history and follow in the footsteps of over 25,000 prisoners as you make the journey through Northern Ireland’s only remaining Victorian Era prison. The self-guided tour will allow you to explore the building’s colourful past and gain a unique and memorable insight into the daily lives and routines of both prisoners and prison officers over the Gaol’s existence. Throughout the building you will be informed via information boards and videos about the Gaol’s history including when women and children were imprisoned, the executions that were carried out, its more recent history and learn about why the decision was taken to close the prison.

The will cover all aspects of the Gaol from the Tunnel linking the courthouse on the other side of the Crumlin Road to the Hanging Cell, the Historic Holding Cells, Centre Circle, C-Wing and Graveyard.

Is this an authentic Crumlin Road Gaol Tour?

This is a new experience that is a self-guided tour for 2020.

How much does the visit cost?

£10.80 per person for adults (Special online rate)

£9 for Concessions ( Seniors & Students)

£5 for Children (aged 5-15)

When can I visit Crumlin Road Gaol?

Self-guided Tours are open to the public between 11am and last entry at 3.00pm.

The site closes as 5pm.

How long does it take?

The self-guided experience takes approximately 60 mins.

Accessibility

The Tunnel is the only area not wheelchair accessible (accessed via stairs), there is a video in this area, showing the Tunnel for customers who can’t get down. The facilities are designed to be accessible to guests with disabilities including:

Lift access to the Governors Corridor

Disabled car park

Disabled toilets

Provision of seating at various points throughout the Gaol.

What do I wear?

Suitable warm clothing and flat shoes must be worn. You are going to Gaol after all!

Can you facilitate large group bookings?

Please contact us here.

How do I get to Crumlin Road Gaol?

Taxi - Cost is around £5-7 for a taxi from City Hall to Crumlin Road Gaol.

Walking - it is a 30 minute walk from Belfast City Hall.

Bus - take Metro 12b or Metro 57 from Chichester Street.

Car - Parking is available at Crumlin Road Gaol, just take a right once on Clifton park Avenue.

Is there a Restaurant / Cafe / Gift Shop at Crumlin Road Gaol?

Yes there is - Cuffs Grill bar & Crum coffee shop are available onsite.

Opening times : Monday-Wednesday 11.00am-6.00pm, Thursday-Sunday 11.00am-9.00pm

Bookings can be made here: https://cuffsgrillbar.com/

The Crum Coffee Shop

Opening times : Monday-Sunday 10.00am-5.00pm

Gift Shop

Opening times : Monday-Sunday 10.00am-5.00pm

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The management reserves the right to refuse admission.

On arrival you will be allocated the next available tour.

Once purchased, tickets cannot be transferred, exchanged or refunded.

Ticket holders for Crumlin Road Gaol tickets (including disabled guests and groups and schools) must arrive at Reception no less than 15 minutes prior to the last entry time (3.00pm).

Latecomers will not be admitted to the Crumlin Road Gaol except at the absolute discretion of Crumlin Road Gaol.

There is a zero tolerance policy on Halloween Bookings.

Crumlin Road Gaol will use its reasonable endeavours to be open and operational during published opening hours but reserves the right to close the Attraction on any given day or part thereof, whether for security or any other reason, without notice.

In the event of such closure, any Tickets issued for use only on the day of closure will be exchanged or refunded by Crumlin Road Gaol at the price paid for them but no further compensation will be paid.

In the event of a delay to a tour or performance due to circumstance beyond the control of Crumlin Road Gaol no refund will be given if it can proceed within that remainder of the day scheduled.

Visitors are reminded that from time to time parts of the Attraction may be closed for maintenance or for technical reasons. Tickets will not be refunded and no compensation will be paid in the event of such closures. Proof of entitlement for certain Ticket types may be required for entry (for example, to qualify for the Student Concession Ticket a valid NUS card or valid Internationally Recognised Student ID should be produced). This also applies to OAP’s and Carers.

Please note anyone who purchases a student or concession ticket will be required to produce the appropriate identification to gain admission! Failure to do so will invalided your ticket without a refund.

Visitors should be aware that there may be school groups or private community / commercial bookings in the attraction during a visit. Crumlin Road Gaol reserves the right to alter any offers and promotions without notice. No promotions and special offers are valid on Bank Holidays.

The management reserves the right to remove a customer from the building if their behaviour is considered likely to either cause offence or create a nuisance to other visitors or staff. No refund will be available in this case.

Crumlin Road Gaol reserves the right to alter admission prices and opening times without notice. Visitors are reminded that from time to time parts of the Attraction may be closed for maintenance or for technical reasons.

Tickets will not be refunded and no compensation will be paid in the event of such closures.

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Customer Ratings

★★★★★ Average Rating: 4.9 31 Ratings

★★★★★5 Very interesting
Review by Sandra C. in Jan 2020 - Crumlin Road Gaol Walking Tours

This is a great way to spend a few hours .. very big inside, cells bit spooky! As it is haunted .shocking when you enter the condemned mans cell and h…

This is a great way to spend a few hours .. very big inside, cells bit spooky! As it is haunted .shocking when you enter the condemned mans cell and how they spent their last hours ! Roy the guide was just great . The restaurant was very cheap great menu and portions really must get a meal there after. Restaurant is accessible to everyone don’t need to do tour. Worth finding for a meal won’t be disappointed
★★★★★5 Great Crumlin Road Gaol visit!
Review by Emma L. in Oct 2019 - Crumlin Road Gaol Walking Tours

We just did our tour of Crumlin Road Gaol. Our tour guide Charlotte was great! Friendly, informative and made our tour really enjoyable! Thank you. ??…

We just did our tour of Crumlin Road Gaol. Our tour guide Charlotte was great! Friendly, informative and made our tour really enjoyable! Thank you. ???? would definitely recommend a visit when you are in Belfast.
★★★★★5 Must see part of Northern Irish history
Review by Janet in Oct 2019 - Crumlin Road Gaol Walking Tours

This was an excellent and fascinating insight into the troubles and earlier conditions in the prison. Just the right length of tour and conducted by …

This was an excellent and fascinating insight into the troubles and earlier conditions in the prison. Just the right length of tour and conducted by a very professional guide. Highly recommend!
★★★★★5 Good tour
Review by Linda O’Brien in Oct 2019 - Crumlin Road Gaol Walking Tours

It was very interesting
★★★★★5 Brilliant guide
Review by Jenny Roche in Oct 2019 - Crumlin Road Gaol Walking Tours

Informative, passionate and very funny.
★★★★★5 Interesting Tour
Review by Julie in Oct 2019 - Crumlin Road Gaol Walking Tours

This was an interesting place to visit. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly and answered any questions the group had. There is a lot of walking …

This was an interesting place to visit. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly and answered any questions the group had. There is a lot of walking involved and the trip into the tunnel under the road might not be for all. The tour lasted approx 90 mins. There is also a nice coffee shop and a restaurant on site.