If you thought Beechworth was just about an untouched gold rush streetscape, fabulous local produce and boutique shops and accommodation, then think again!!
"Beechworth Gaol Unlocked" reveals Beechworth's less well known history, one that's rich with tales of great escapes, betrayal and even romance - all within the walls of the gaol.
The site has been used as a place of incarceration since 1855, continuing until the closure of HM Beechworth Prison in 2004. The Gaol is now open to the public revealing a time capsule - allowing the buildings to tell their story.
Our costumed prison warder guides will reveal the site's colourful past through a 60 minute walking tour as you...
Take the place of remand prisoners for a welcome tour of the gaol
Get introduced to life in gaol in the 1860-70's
Climb one of the four guard towers and take in the views over the gaol and Beechworth
Visit Ned Kelly's cell
Walk the condemned mans walk and hear about the eight men who dropped to their death on the gallows
View the solitary confinement cells
Hear stories of escapes and escape attempts
Experience the austere confines of the 19th century cell wings
Visit the cell which held Ned Kelly's mother and her 2 day old baby in 1878
Open Wednesday to Sunday from 9.30am until 5.30pm.
Tours run for approximately 1 hour per tour.
Saturday Evening First Tour at 8pmExperience first hand the eerie silence, the isolation & the extremely harsh conditions that inmates had to endure here.
We'll share some of the unexplained events that have sent chills down the spines of those who have witnessed them since the Gaol re-opened. You'll visit parts of the Gaol not seen on other tours.
Tours Offered are:
1. Gaoler's Tour
2. Kelly Tour
(These tours alternate throughout each day)
3. Night Time lantern Tour
Receive a $5.00 discount when you book for two different tours.
Prices
Day Tour Night Tour
Adult (17 years and over) $22.50 $25.00
Concession (Seniors Card) $20.00 $22.50
Child (4-16 years) $17.50 $20.00
Child (Under 4 years) Free Free
Family (2 Adults & 3 Children) $75.00 $80.00
http://beechworthgaol.com.au/For more Information please contact the Beechworth Gaol Unlocked directly on 1300 774 766