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Experience the intrigue of one of South Australia's oldest buildings and the eerie place almost 300,000 prisoners called home between 1841 and 1988. One of South Australia's oldest buildings, Adelaide Gaol features unique architecture, and a wealth of history.
Experience what life was like behind bars for almost 300,000 prisoners who once called Adelaide Gaol home. Open for business from 1841 to 1988, the Gaol was one of Australia's longest continuously operational prison facilities.
Over 147 years, the Gaol housed some of the state's most notorious and dangerous criminals. Step back in time and walk the hallways and cells of South Australia's first inmates.
Self-guided tours and education tours are available, or alternately book a guided tour through one of our private tour operators: Adelaide Gaol Preservation Society, Adelaide's Haunted Horizons, Ghost Crime Tours, and Lantern Ghost Tours.
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We are seeking a coffee van to attend our annual History Day on Sunday 28th May. If you know of someone or if you are a coffee vendor who is interested please forward your details to adelaidegaol@sa.gov.au by Sunday 14th May. The successful applicant will be advised by close of business Wednesday 17th May.
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We are open Anzac Day! A perfect family day out these school holidays. Open for self-guided tours and the pick our locks program from 9am until 5pm (last entry 4pm) :)
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Wishing everyone a very safe and happy Easter from the Adelaide Gaol 🐇🐰🍫 #toursa #seeadelaide #seeaustralia #heritage #tours
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Looking for somewhere to have an Easter Picnic? With shady picnic lawns and self-guided tours, the Gaol is the perfect spot for a family day out. Open all Easter weekend (except Good Friday) from 9am until 5pm.
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It's finally here! This years History Festival Program has just been released and the Gaol is featured on page 7, come down and pick yourself up a copy 👓📚📇 #toursa #historyfestival #historysa #heritage #events #historyday Adelaide Gaol
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We are very excited to now have our own selection of jams, jellies and sauces. Including Riot Relish, Solitary Sauce, and Gaol Jam with a wide variety of delicious flavour combinations 🍊🍐🍓🍅 #gaoljam #delicious #locallymade #sagreat #toursa
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History Day
The Adelaide Gaol’s annual History Day this year comes with new exhibits and displays, including original documents, artefacts from prisoners and guards, period costumes and uniforms, photos and more. Good family fun including face painting, lawn activities and rides with food and drinks on sale. Special entry fee of $5. Please note there are no advance bookings and visitors will be asked to pay cash only on the gate. No vouchers accepted and not valid with any other offer. Ticketed parking is available along Gaol Road or in the Parklands. Alternatively parking is available at the entertainment centre with just a short tram ride to the top of Port Road with a quick walk to the Gaol. Gates open from 10:00am until 4:00pm Sunday 28th May, 2017. We hope to see you at the Gaol!
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