Crumlin Road Gaol, Belfast

Name: Crumlin Road Gaol
Address: Crumlin Road, Belfast, BT14 6ST, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 28 9074 1500

#35 among attractions in Belfast

Museum, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

HMP Belfast, also known as Crumlin Road Gaol, is a former prison situated on the Crumlin Road in north Belfast, Northern Ireland. Since 1996 it is the only remaining Victorian era former prison in Northern Ireland. It is colloquially known as the Crum. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1846 (178 years ago)Closed: 31 March 1996Coordinates: 54°36'34"N, 5°56'32"W

Address

Crumlin RoadWater WorksBelfast BT14 6ST United Kingdom

Contact

+44 28 9074 1500

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Day trips

Crumlin Road Gaol – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: CastleCourt, Solitude, Kelly's Cellars, Royal Exchange.

0.7 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
CastleCourt, Belfast
19 min walk • CastleCourt is a prominent shopping centre located in the heart of Belfast, United Kingdom. Nestled on Royal Avenue, this bustling retail hub has been a cornerstone of Belfast's shopping scene since its doors first opened in 1990.
0.7 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Solitude, Belfast
19 min walk • Tucked away in the heart of Northern Ireland's capital, Solitude holds a special place in the hearts of Belfast's sporting community. This venerable sports venue is not just a stadium; it is a historic symbol of the city's deep-rooted love for football.
0.8 miSE
Nightlife
Kelly's Cellars, Belfast
21 min walk • Kelly's Cellars is a historic public house nestled in the heart of Belfast, United Kingdom. Established in 1720, this timeless tavern is not only one of Belfast's oldest pubs but also a significant cultural landmark. The pub is situated at 30-32 Bank Street, a stone's...
0.8 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Royal Exchange, Belfast
21 min walk • The Tribeca Belfast development, formerly known as North East Quarter and previously Royal Exchange, is a planned £500 million development based in the north east of Belfast City Centre.
0.7 miSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
St Anne's Cathedral, Belfast
19 min walk • St Anne's Cathedral, also known as Belfast Cathedral, is a Church of Ireland cathedral in Donegall Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is unusual in serving two separate dioceses. It is the focal point of Belfast's Cathedral Quarter.
0.8 miSE
Church
St Mary's Church, Belfast
20 min walk • St. Mary's Church, Belfast is a Roman Catholic church located in Chapel Lane/Smithfield area of Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is mother church for the city and a mensal parish and was opened on this site in 1784.
~1560 ftNE
Museum, Art museum
The Duncairn, Belfast
8 min walk • The Duncairn Centre for Arts & Culture opened its doors in 2014 and it is North Belfast’s first purpose built Arts and Culture shared space venue.
0.7 miS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St Peter's Cathedral, Belfast
19 min walk • Saint Peter's Cathedral, Belfast. is the Roman Catholic cathedral church for the Diocese of Down and Connor, and is therefore the episcopal seat of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Down and Connor.
0.7 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
North Street Arcade, Belfast
19 min walk • The North Street Arcade is a 1930s Art Deco shopping arcade in the Cathedral Quarter of Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is the only example of a shopping arcade from this decade in Northern Ireland, and is one of only a handful left in the whole of the UK. A Grade B1 listed building, it has been derelict since a fire in 2004.
0.8 miSW
Museum, History museum
Irish Republican History Museum, Belfast
21 min walk • The Eileen Hickey Irish Republican History Museum, is a museum in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It was established in 2007 after years of campaigning by Eileen Hickey, who collected the exhibits.
0.7 miW
Cemetery, Historical place
Shankill Graveyard, Belfast
18 min walk • The Shankill Graveyard is one of the oldest cemeteries in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It has been used for active burials for more than 1,000 years. Since 1958 it has no longer been an active burial site. The oldest standing headstone was erected to the memory of George McAuley who died in 1685.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Crumlin Road Gaol open?

Crumlin Road Gaol is open:

Monday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Crumlin Road Gaol?

Nearby attractions include Clifton Street Cemetery, Belfast (8 min walk), The Duncairn, Belfast (8 min walk), Clifton House, Belfast (11 min walk), Belfast Central Library, Belfast (17 min walk).

How to get to Crumlin Road Gaol by public transport?

The nearest stations to Crumlin Road Gaol:

Train

Yorkgate (21 min walk)
Belfast - Great Victoria Street (28 min walk)

Bus

Donegall Place • Lines: 1G (24 min walk)
Laganside Bus Centre (26 min walk)