Things to do in County Wicklow
Wicklow's Historic Gaol
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Wicklow Gaol an interactive journey through two centuries of prison life This is both educational and fun and it’s indoors, so doesn’t suffer from climatic influences!
County Wicklow, County Wicklow, Ireland

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Sean F
Limerick, Ireland350 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
We had a very nice time here.The tour is very interesting with olenty of insights into the lives of the inmates.I liked the use of the audio information when you entered the cells.
The staff are very friendly and it is well worth the €12.50 entry.
Written 5 March 2024
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Geoff Stebbings
Wexford, Ireland14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Family
I always bring visitors here when I have to 'entertain' them because I live not too far away (about 45mins). This time we did the VR tour and everyone enjoyed it. The staff are really helpful and friendly and help make this a really good experience. Parking can be a bit cramped so I would not want to park a big car. Overall, a great afternoon - my lot had to be dragged out because they wanted to close.
Written 20 November 2023
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langericious
dublin38 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Friends
Went on a day trip with the Ballyfermot sister shed, we had a fantastic day from start to finish very informative enjoyable experience- we stayed for lunch and the ladies accommodated us in a separate room as their was 19 of us- the menu was extensive the food was fabulous fresh and a great price and the service was outstanding from our servers both male and female - I would highly highly recommend this tour and cafe
Written 27 October 2023
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
The Goal was very informative, had lots of information about the inmates who had been there. The building was clean and tidy and well maintained. Would definitely recommend if visiting Wicklow. Also the cafe attached to the Goal was delicious.
Written 19 September 2023
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Helena D
Dublin, Ireland14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Family
Brilliant , staff so friendly and warm made the experience even better virtual tour the highlight, if you love history this is for you ! it takes you an atmospheric history through the centuries of the Gaol.
Written 30 August 2023
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Jim H
Salt Lake City, UT1 contribution
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
Interesting place. Learned a lot about local history. Life was very different in 18th and 19th century.
Written 29 August 2023
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J W
Adelaide, Australia3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Couples
Wow, we loved it. it we really felt we were stepping back in time! We were able to take our time and really soak up the history. It is all well presented. The stories were also interesting, and we even finished our visit to the shop and cafe for lunch.
Written 29 August 2023
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117kon
Wicklow, Ireland59 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We visited Wicklow Gaol with two eleven year old boys. Have meant to visit this place for years. We were met by Mary (Sarah) who was in costume and was kind, informative and knowledgeable about the gaol. The history of this place is like a microcosm of Irish history over the last 300 years or so. After the VR tour, its a hands-on self guided exploration of the building. The exhibits are excellently presented and very atmospheric, sometimes poignant. I'd highly recommend this tour. Only one thing, the VR tour features a hanging and some gore, so smaller kids could give that a miss, but everything else is fantastic. Well done to the staff and volunteers.
Written 11 August 2023
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brendan617
Castlebar, Ireland206 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We really enjoyed the Wicklow Gaol tour and the virtual tour made it even better. Really worth a visit if in the area. The 5 of us learned alot
Written 8 August 2023
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Anneke V
Wondelgem, Belgium4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023
Thanks to the storytelling of real people that were locked up in Wicklow jail, we got a feel of life back in the 1700's and 1800's. Highly recommended with teens!
Written 1 August 2023
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