European Heritage Open Day - Bridewell Gaol, 13 September | Event in Magherafelt | AllEvents

European Heritage Open Day - Bridewell Gaol

Mid Ulster District Council

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Sat, 13 Sep, 2025 at 10:00 am

5 hours

The Bridewell Tourist Information Centre

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Date & Location

Sat, 13 Sep, 2025 at 10:00 am to 03:00 pm (GMT+01:00)

The Bridewell Tourist Information Centre

Church Street, Magherafelt, United Kingdom

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European Heritage Open Day - Bridewell Gaol
Step back to 1839, with a visit to the town’s Bridewell – a gaol for the criminals of the town and meet the strict warden Mrs McKinley.

About this Event

Step back to the Magherafelt of 1839, with a visit to the town’s Bridewell – a gaol for the criminals of the town…Meet with Mrs McKinley, one of the strict wardens, and walk the gloomy cells as she tells you of life within the Bridewell walls and the fate of the prisoners, before hearing about the ancient graveyard attached to the Pr*son.

Remember though – it is very easy to enter the Bridewell, but far harder to leave it…

Tours times: 10.00, 11.00, 12.00, 14.00 and 15.00. Spaces on each tour are limited to ten people, so please book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Bookings can also be made via The Bridewell. Please telephone 028 7963 1510 or email YnJpZGV3ZWxsICEgcmVjZXB0aW9uIHwgbWlkdWxzdGVyY291bmNpbCAhIG9yZw==.

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Ticket Info

Tickets for European Heritage Open Day - Bridewell Gaol can be booked here.

Ticket type Ticket price
10am Tour Free
11am Tour Free
12pm Tour Free
2pm Tour Free
3pm Tour Free
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The Bridewell Tourist Information Centre, Church Street, Magherafelt, United Kingdom
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Mid Ulster District Council

Mid Ulster District Council

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European Heritage Open Day - Bridewell Gaol, 13 September | Event in Magherafelt | AllEvents
European Heritage Open Day - Bridewell Gaol
Sat, 13 Sep, 2025 at 10:00 am
Free