Haunting Halloween...

This Halloween, one of Belfast’s most haunted buildings, Crumlin Road Gaol is opening it’s cells for 3 weeks of spine chilling, nail biting events which are guaranteed to make even the bravest of visitors jump. The 5 star visitor attraction will be pulling out all the stops for its eagerly anticipated Halloween programme which will feature the ‘Jail of Horror’, ‘Halloween Ghost Trail’ and a ‘2hr Paranormal Investigation’.

Launching on Friday 11th October until Halloween Night, the jail events are the perfect preparation to get your annual fix of all things spooky and paranormal. Each night there will be haunting Halloween events to suit both those seeking a heart pounding fear fest, to those seeking a ghostly experience on a haunted prison site which witnessed the execution of 17 men over its 150 year history.

The Jail of Horror described as one of Belfast’s most fearsome scare attractions is back and it’s bigger and better for Halloween 2019. Visitors, if they dare, will enter the off-limits dungeon of D Wing and face all their fears on an intense scare after scare journey which only has one way out!! The one-of-a-kind Jail of Horror experience through Belfast’s oldest prison will offer a 30 minute terrifying unparalleled experience where no one will hear your screams!

Explore the dark history of Crumlin Road Gaol on the NEW Halloween Ghost Trail. As visitors make their way around the haunted building they will be treated to disturbing ghost stories that have troubled the building during its 150 years of operation as a prison. The site which housed some of Northern Ireland’s most notorious prisoners and witnessed 17 executions might also have some unnerving surprises for those of you who are feeling courageous!

Sightings, noises and unexplained happenings… Are you brave enough to go ghost hunting? The chilling expert led 2hr Paranormal Investigation gives visitors the opportunity to interact with the spirits as they get hands on with authentic experiments using paranormal investigating equipment. The serious paranormal investigation will visit various hotspots of the jail where paranormal activity has been reported and sighted.

***Please note all events are carried out in low light conditions and flat footwear must be worn. The events are not suitable for young children and if you are scared easily, it may not be for you either!***

All events start on the 11th October and run up to Halloween on October 31. Booking is essential – call 028 9074 1500 or go to crumlinroadgaol.com.

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