2025
Crumlin Road Gaol
The Crumlin Road Gaol dates back to 1845 and closed its doors as a working prison in 1996. After extensive renovations the gaol has re opened as a visitor attraction and conference centre.
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Today you can explore the prison, learning the history of the site from when women and children were held within its walls through to the political segregation of republican and loyalist prisoners and learn about why the decision was taken to close the prison.
Getting There
Crumlin Road Gaol is located at 53-55 Crumlin Rd, Belfast BT14 6ST
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By public transport: The Gaol is serviced by Translink’s Metro Service 57 and 12B and there is a stop outside the Gaol.
By car: Free onsite parking available​
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From the A12 (Westlink) take the exit for Clifton Street / Mater Hospital
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Head North West on Clifton Street towards Carlisle Circus (signpost for Mater Hospital)
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At Carlisle Circus, take the 2nd exit onto the Crumlin Road
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Continue on Crumlin Road past the Mater Hospital and Crumlin Road Gaol (Both on right hand side)
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Turn right onto Cliftonpark Avenue at the traffic lights.
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After 500 yards, take the 1st right onto Summer Street.
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At the Security Office turn right and follow the internal signage for Connect
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