Wicklow's Historic Gaol

Wicklow’s Historic Gaol stands at Corporation Lands in Wicklow town, occupying the old county gaol and now open as a visitor attraction telling the story of those held there.

The tour covers prison life, crime and punishment, the 1798 rebellion period and transportation to Australia, using the cells and corridors of the building itself. For anyone researching family history, the gaol’s records and displays give useful context on the lives of ordinary people in the county. There is a cafe and shop on site, and opening hours vary with the season.