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Richmond Gaol is the oldest intact gaol in Australia, located just a 20-minute drive north-east of Hobart.
The Gaol was built in 1825 and is one of the best preserved convict structures still existing in Tasmania. You can step inside a solitary confinement cell measuring just one by two metres (6x3 feet). One of the Gaol's most infamous inmates was English convict, Ikey Solomon, said to be the model for Charles Dicken's character Fagin in Oliver Twist.
You'll see chain-gang sleeping rooms, the flogging yards, the cook house and holding rooms, all with historical relics and documents to bring the convict past to life.
The gaol is open daily from 0900 to 1700 (closed Christmas Day).
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The Off Season
Explore Tasmania’s Chilling History
Delve into Tasmania's chilling history at Richmond Gaol, free from crowds this winter. Constructed five years before Port Arthur, this preserved site features the infamous flogging yard and solitary confinement cells. Conveniently situated on the way to the airport, and within the scenic town of Richmond, it's a perfect rainy-day excursion, open daily from 9 am to 5 pm.
$12.00
Valid from Wednesday 1 May 2024 to Saturday 31 August 2024
Subject to availability. We recommend starting your visit at 4 pm at the latest, as the building closes at 5 pm. Bookings are available for large groups but are not necessary for individuals or couples. Please note the site is not wheelchair accessible due to steps within the heritage building. Regular terms and conditions apply.
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