Welcome to Wicklow Jail

The Jailer’s Rest Cafe will continue to open until Christmas eve closing in the afternoon reopening the 28th December @ 10.00 a.m.

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Open seven days a week all year round, Wicklow Historic Gaol offers an eclectic programme of events to suit all tastes and ages.

See two turbulent centuries of Irish history come to life on our new audio-visual journey, complete with holographic displays, life-size mannequins, replica prison ship and interpretative panels.

Wander through the 1798 rebellion, the transportation era, the Famine Years and the Irish War of Independence and Civil War.

For a really different night out, mingle with our ghosts at Night Tour  in the dark!  For the brave and curious– book one of our night-time paranormal investigations.

NEW Virtual Reality Experience at  Wicklow Gaol

GATES OF HELL Virtual Reality Tour

This fully immersive experience will transport visitors back in time to Wicklow Gaol in the 1700’s – a grim 3-dimensional world of corruption, rebellion & dark dungeons.  Some of the Gaol’s most notorious prisoners will feature & there may even be a guest appearance from one of the Haunted Gaol’s famous ghosts!

Wicklow’s Historic Gaol is one of Ireland’s Ancient East top attractions.

For more information on ticket prices for day tours, virtual reality, and group rates, visit the Wicklow Gaol website!

Opening Hours

10.30 am -16.30 pm 1st February to 31st November

*11am to 3.30pm – 1st December to 31st January