The renowned Wicklow’s Historic Gaol stands majestic on Killmantin Hill, in the charming seaside town of Wicklow. ‘Experience’ is at the heart of the programme of historic, interactive and entertaining visitor activities at Wicklow’s Historic Gaol.
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GATES OF HELL Virtual Reality Tour
This fully immersive experience will transport visitors back in time to Wicklow Gaol in the 1700’s – a grim 3-dimensional world of corruption, rebellion & dark dungeons.
Some of the Gaol’s most notorious prisoners will feature & there may even be a guest appearance from one of the Haunted Gaol’s famous ghosts!
Visit the reconstructed ship that transported some of the 50,000 lrish people as convicts to Australia. Discover the inmates’ true stories from children to murderers.
For the paranormally inclined there is a haunted night tour where the prisoners will walk the corridors with you and, if you are brave enough, there is also a ‘Sleep Over in the Gaol’ option.
The extensive menu of original adventures ensures a visit to Wicklow’s Historic Gaol will be a major highlight of any visit to lreland.
Open Daily Year Round
See website for opening times.
Closed: During the Christmas period and Good Friday
From Dublin City:
Follow signs for Wexford, then Wicklow. Take the N11 south until exit 16; then take the R772 to Rathnew for 1km. Take the R750 to Wicklow for 3.5km, turn right in Market Square, drive up Kilmantin Hill and take first left into Wicklow Gaol.
From Rosslare Harbour:
Follow signs for Dublin, then Wicklow. Take the N25 north until the Drinagh Roundabout, take the first exit onto the N25 until the New Ross roundabout. Take the second exit onto the N11 until The Beehive exit (87km); take the R751 until it ends at Abbey Street, turn right onto Abbey Street and drive straight. Then turn right in Market Square, drive up Kilmantin Hill and take first left into Wicklow Gaol.
From Cork:
Follow signs for Dublin, then Wicklow. Take the M8 northbound and then the M7 to Dublin. At the M50, head southbound until the N11 interchange (junction 17) and then follow the driving directions from Dublin (above).
From Belfast:
Follow signs for Dublin, then Wicklow. Take the M1 southbound out of Belfast. At junction 8, head southbound on the A1, which turns into the N1/M1 across the border. Drive south until Dublin (junction 1) and take the full circuit of the M50 until the N11 interchange (junction 17). Follow driving directions from Dublin (above).
Contact
Wicklow’s Historic Gaol
Kilmantin Hill, Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
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