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Wicklow Gaol Historic Tours
Business Details
Wicklow’s Historic Gaol, Kilmantin Hill,Wicklow Town, Co.Wicklow
GPS 52.978909, -6.037345
T +353 (0) 404 61599
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Business Contact Emeir O’ Connell
Experience
Take an interactive multimedia journey throughWicklow’s Historic Gaol.
Designed to engage all the senses, visitors will step back in time. Holographic
projections of cruel prison guards, the sound of the defiant cries from the
1798 rebels and the transformation of three prison floors, visually recreates
over 200 years of Irish history through the eyes of the inmates. The tour
is partially guided (English only) and audio guides are also available. Print
Materials available in English/Chinese; Audio guides available in English/
French/German/Italian/Spanish.
Duration – 1 hr
Pricing
Adult €7.90, Child (under 16) €5.00, Student/OAP €6.70, Family €20
Group bookings require advanced booking by email/phone. Max no. 50 per Tour
Tour Operator Rate
FIT Rate Yes
Ad Hoc Group Rate Yes
Tour Series Yes
Group Bookings/B2B Rates Contact Marie Comerford
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Opening Details
Daily 1030-1630hrs
The Gaol is open all year round and is not subject to weather conditions.
Jailer’s Rest café is onsite
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Disabled parking spaces are available closer to the main door. The ground
floor of Wicklow Gaol is fully wheelchair accessible. The upper and lower
floors are not wheelchair accessible. All visitors should be careful of their
steps throughout the jail and be careful of low doorways. There is a large
public car park in front of Wicklow Gaol and space for two coaches.
Public Transport
Bus Éireann & Irish Rail –
Nearest Accommodation Hub
Wicklow Town (immediate vicinity)
Nearest Airport
Dublin Airport (53 mins)
Experiences Nearby
Powerscourt Gardens (35 mins)
Mount Usher Gardens (12 mins)
Killruddery House & Gardens (30 mins)
‘Floating through Time’ River Tour
Business Details
Llewellyn and Murray Activities Ltd, t/a Boyne Valley Activities, Stone Hall,
Trim, Co Meath
T +353 (0) 86 7342585
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Business Contact James Murray
Experience
‘Floating Through Time’ River Tour is a unique 1 hr 45 min journey through
Medieval Trim. The visitor climbs on-board an inflatable raft and paddles their
way down the river following the routes our ancestors pull up and
visit the ruins of The Cathedral of St Peter and Paul. The tour is guided by
very knowledgeable local guides and is hugely entertaining. The tour ends
at a quaint little pub, where visitors can drop in for a drink afterwards. Tour
duration: 2 hrs.
Experience is guided with English speaking guides.
Pricing & Capacity
€30 per person
Min. number 4; max. 16. Advance booking required.
Scheduled Departures: 3 times daily 1000, 1400 and 1900hrs.
Tour Operator Rate
FIT Rate Yes
Ad Hoc Group Rate Rate Yes
Tour Series Rate Yes
Group Bookings/B2B Rates Contact: As above
Opening Details
900-1800hrs May-Sept (Seasonal)
The excursion will not run in a flooded river but will run in rain. Rain jackets
supplied.
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Accommodates small and medium coaches, max. 2 of each. No parking for
large coaches. Access to get onto the raft may be difficult for people with
mobility issues but once on board it is a relaxed activity.Wellington boots and
life jackets are provided on arrival.
Nearest Accommodation Hub
Trim – 2 mins drive
Nearest Airport
Dublin Airport (45 mins drive)
Experiences Nearby
Trim Castle Tour (7 mins walk)
Trim Living History Group Tour (7 mins walk)
Blackfriary Dig (7 mins walk)
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