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Wicklow’s Historic Gaol

Wicklow’s Historic Gaol is a late 18th-century prison that was a working lock-up until 1924. Now a museum, it's a fascinating interactive (and rather spooky) attraction. Wicklow’s Historic Gaol i

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Wicklow’s Historic Gaol is a late 18th-century prison that was a working lock-up until 1924. Now a museum, it's a fascinating interactive (and rather spooky) attraction.
Wicklow’s Historic Gaol is located in County Wicklow and can be reached from Dublin, Dun Laoghaire, Greystones, or Bray by bus or train.

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Language: en
Rating:
4.8 (73 reviews)

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4.8 rating (73 reviews)
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Wicklow’s Historic Gaol: Entry Ticket + Audio Guide

Wicklow’s Historic Gaol: Entry Ticket + Audio Guide

Get right up close to life in a Victorian prison

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💬 Customer Reviews (2)

Muireann
5
Jun 04, 2025

Very well laid out. Lots to see and learn at each of the 10 stop off point. Great quiz questions provided for children to answer along the way which which keeps their interest going.
Lovely café adjoining the Gaol. Staff in the prison and café really friendly and helpful. We had an 8yr old and ...

David
4
Aug 25, 2024

Yes, very educational and well worth taking the time to visit. I enjoyed the trip and best of all, no forcefulness at the end of tour shop. Great food at reasonable prices at the on site restaurant.