Fremantle Jail

Fremantle Prison    

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Fremantle Prison is one of Western Australia's most fascinating and significant cultural attractions. The history of Fremantle Prison dates back to the early beginnings of Western Australia and its role in …
Fremantle Prison is one of Western Australia's most fascinating and significant cultural attractions. The history of Fremantle Prison dates back to the early beginnings of Western Australia and its role in the development of this State is unparalleled. It is the largest convict built structure in Western Australia and the most intact convict establishment in the nation. In 2010, Fremantle Prison became the first building in Western Australia to be included on the World Heritage list. It is inscription on the World Heritage list was part of a serial nomination with ten other Australian Convict Sites.

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Apr 8, 2024
A great spot for an experience, we enjoyed the tour with the fun lady, pity we didn’t have time to return for one of the other tours. Well worth the time & money. Full review by waldorf53
Apr 4, 2024
We got a guided tour courtesy of Knowledgeable Nigel. His presentation was fresh even though he must have done it a million times. We got a good insight about the experience of the original convicts … Full review by GranddadIain
Apr 1, 2024
We did one of the guided tours. $44 for 2 adults. We thought it great value and certainly interesting covering the last 100 years of the prison’s operation. From reception to cells to exercise yards… Full review by PeterG873
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Fremantle Prison, sometimes referred to as Fremantle Gaol or Fremantle Jail, is a former Australian prison and World Heritage Site in F…
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What was originally built by and for the inmates of Fremantle Prison is a full-fledged tourist site in Freemantle today. Constructed in the 1850…
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Hi, i’m planning on doing the torchlight tour for my sixteenth birthday with 5 other friends just wondering how early we …
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Hi, i’m planning on doing the torchlight tour for my sixteenth birthday with 5 other friends just wondering how early we should get there before the tour starts?
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I personally would get there about 20 minutes early as there are rooms/areas and displays you can look at prior to the commencement of your tour. We also had dinner prior to …
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I personally would get there about 20 minutes early as there are rooms/areas and displays you can look at prior to the commencement of your tour. We also had dinner prior to the tour in Fremantle, which made for a really nice evening down there.
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How do I get there using public transport
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Use the free CAT bus. Get off near the old market and it’s a 10 minute walk.
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Answer by Paul M · May 20, 2021
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What is the entrance ticket cost for visiting the Prison
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Ticket prices are worth every cent! Highly recommend you check this place out.
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Which tour - Convict Prison or Behind the bars will be more suitable for children of ages 4-8? Thanks.
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Please be aware I only did behind bars tour and there were some very adult themes so I am unable to advise
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