|
Description:
This restored 18th-century Gaol makes an ideal day out for families, groups, schools and individuals. Take a journey through 9000 years of history through our permanent exhibition 'Down Through Time' or visit our restored cell block with life-size figures of prisoners and their jailers. We also have temporary displays throughout the year.
The museum is fully accessible for families with young children, visitors with mobility difficulties and wheelchair users. Facilities include Gaolers Kitchen Tea Room, where you can avail of homemade lunches and snacks, Toilets/Baby changing available and the museum shop has an excellent range of books on local history, items of local crafts, children's goods and souvenirs.
Euro accepted in shop and tea-room.
Get in the picture! Take a 3D Virtual Tour:
Directions from Town:
Located 35km from Belfast. Follow the brown signs in Downpatrick.
Opening times:
Open All Year
Monday - Friday 10.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday - Sunday 1.00pm - 5.00 pm
Prices:
Free Admission
*There is however a charge for some special events and for guided tours. Please contact us for more details.
|