Crumlin Road Gaol (4K) - County Antrim Northern Ireland

Crumlin Road Gaol in 4K. Are you brave enough? Crumlin Road Gaol, Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Crumlin Road Gaol is a former prison situated in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The jail itself was designed by Sir Charles Lanyon, and was built between 1843 and 1845, it is the only Victorian era prison remaining in Northern Ireland and was one of the most advanced prisons of its day.

On March 31, 1996 the Crumlin Road jail offically closed. The closure ended a 150-year history of imprisonment, Belfast conflict, and executions.

Built within a five-sided walled site, the gaol had four wings fanning from a central area known as The Circle. The Grade A listed building is part of the social fabric of the city and the first inmates, who were forced to walk from Carrickfergus Prison in chains, arrived in 1846.

People always love things that are mysterious and since visiting this jail is all considered a different experience, one of the things that make it even a lot more exciting is the tunnel that links the courthouse on the other side of the Crumlin road to the hanging cell, Governor's office, hospital and graveyard.

So our question is would you be brave enough to visit during one of their Paranormal tours? Would you quiver if you witnessed some paranormal activity?

The tour inside the Crumlin Road Gaol will take about 70 minutes along with a tour guide who will be telling the story of the place and which will give the visitors the chance to experience how the life of the prisoners used to feel and look like when they were referred to as the prisoners of "the Crum".

There are several things to experience when you visit the Crumlin Road Gaol in Belfast, Northern Ireland, which in addition to the secret tunnel, there is also the C-Wing, the Man's Cell where 17 men spent their last days before being executed, and you will also get the chance and permission to visit the gravesite where the remains of 15 of the executed men still remain today - this might seem a little bit scary!

If you are looking for things o do in Belfast during your Belfast Vacation - The Crumlin Jail needs to be added to the list - take a tour, book in for a special event, visit for dinner or book a special themed tour - whichever one you choose you will not be disappointed!

The interesting thing about visiting the Crumlin Road Gaol is that it did not only close to become a touristic attraction site, but it is also a place that is open for concerts and events and allows people to book the whole area for a special event; but how does it feel to make your wedding at an old jail? We think not much of an interesting idea.

The Crumlin Road Gaol is open seven days of the whole year except Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day. The ticket fee for entering the Crumlin prison differ according to the age; adults will pay 9 pounds, children from 5 to 15 years old will pay 6.50 pounds and those under 5 years old will be allowed access for free, and there are those who could bring ticket for the whole family for 25 pounds.

Have you ever been to Belfast city before? Did you ever think about visiting the Crumlin Road Jail and go through a tour inside? You should definitely get going and visit this prison to see how those prisoners kept inside used to live back in the old times when it was still working.

Tell us more about your experience while visiting the Crumlin Road Gaol and the things you liked most about the place as a whole and if you have never been there then we are telling you, you definitely should get going.

[g-man]

I think the tour shud consist of being shown the lower wing when they were hanged and taken away, and also the upper wings which are out of bounds.

[ConnollyCove]

If you are looking for things to do in Belfast or are thinking of a Belfast vacation then a visit to the Crumlin Road Jail or the Crumlin Road Gaol needs to be added to the list. Try a paranormal tour or a gaol tour and you definitely won't be disappointed. Belfast city has a lot to offer - let us know if you would like some advice - we are a great Belfast City Guide!