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Wicklow’s Historic Gaol: Entry Ticket+Audio Guide
4.5 (2072)
Wicklow Historic Gaol, Ireland
1 hour
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Duration
1 hour
Tour Type
652d3429f4729985b820471f, 652d3429f4729985b8204712
Ages
Family friendly
Languages
English
Tour Overview
Step back in time and experience the gritty reality in a Victorian prison. Explore immersive exhibits, meet Mary Morris, and discover the desperate stories of prisoners during the Potato Famine
Tour Highlights
Step inside a fully reconstructed Victorian prison and experience the harsh realities of life behind bars in 19th-century Ireland. Meet Mary Morris, the Matron, who will guide you through daily life in this bustling and overcrowded prison, often filled with desperate individuals who committed crimes during the Potato Famine just to survive. The lifelike figures and immersive settings vividly portray the grim living conditions, helping you and your family better understand the challenges faced by prisoners during this tumultuous period in Irish history.
- Meet Mary Morris: Interact with the Matron figure and hear real stories of prison life.
- Immersive Exhibits: Explore historic reconstructions that bring the Victorian prison to life.
- Famine Stories: Discover why desperate people committed crimes during the Potato Famine just to enter the prison.
- Family-Friendly Experience: A hands-on and educational way to understand a dark chapter in Irish history.
What's included
Entrance to the Wicklow’s Historic Gaol
Tour Venue
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FAQ
Tickets sold cannot be cancelled and cannot be refunded.
Most attractions accept mobile vouchers, but some may require a printed ticket. Please check the specific voucher details after booking.
Important Information
Wheelchair accessible : The ground floor is fully accessible, the upper and lower floors are not, due to narrow stairs.
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