Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Crumlin Road Courthouse
In or near Belfast.
Crumlin Road Courthouse in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- York Street · 1.3 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Crumlin Road Courthouse is a place of interest in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
Crumlin Road Gaol is a historic former prison that offers guided tours, allowing visitors to explore its rich history and architecture. The site features various exhibitions and provides insights into the lives of those who were incarcerated there.
From the Wikipedia article
The Crumlin Road Courthouse is a former judicial facility on Crumlin Road in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is a Grade B+ listed building.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The building, which was designed by the architect, Charles Lanyon, in the Neoclassical style, was completed in 1850. It was built just across the road from the Crumlin Road Gaol which had opened a few years earlier and to which it was connected by an underground passage. The building was enlarged to the designs of architects, Young and Mackenzie, in 1906. Pending the opening of the Laganside Courts Complex, judicial hearings were temporarily transferred to other courts to allow the Crumlin Road Courthouse to close in June 1998. The Crumlin Road Courthouse was sold to local investor Barry Gilligan in September 2003 for £1. His plans for the courthouse included redeveloping it as a tourist…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.6083, -5.9428
- District
- Belfast
- Postcode
- BT14 6ST
- Parliamentary constituency
- Belfast West
- Phone
- +44 28 90741500
- Established
- 1859
- Nearest railway station
- York Street — 1.3 km
- Opening
- Monday – Friday 10:30 – 15:30; Saturday & Sunday 10:00 – 16:00
- Official site
- www.crumlinroadgaol.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q5190060 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Crumlin Road Courthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crumlin Road Courthouse?
- Crumlin Road Courthouse is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT14 6ST).
- What is Crumlin Road Courthouse?
- Crumlin Road Courthouse in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Crumlin Road Courthouse?
- The nearest railway station is York Street, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT14 6ST.
- When was Crumlin Road Courthouse built?
- Built or established in 1859.
- Is Crumlin Road Courthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Crumlin Road Courthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Crumlin Road Courthouse?
- The nearest railway station is York Street, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT14 6ST.