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Fremantle Prison is one of Western Australia’s premier cultural heritage sites situated on 6 hectares overlooking the port city.   It was built by convict labour in the 1850s and decommissioned as an operating gaol in 1991.   Fremantle Prison was the last convict establishment built in Australia and remains the most intact.It features the longest and tallest cell range constructed by the British Royal Engineers in this country .

The main cell block stands amid the austere parade grounds.The empty prison with it’s thick limestone walls and bleak exercise yards is a monument to a system of punishment that is uncomfortably recent.The solitary cells and the gallows are a sombre reminder of days past.   Our experienced tour guides will take you through an historic journey rich in folklore.Daring escapes and colourful characters feature in tales laced with prison humour.Artwork on cell walls speaks volumes, from the classical to vibrant Aboriginal images.   The Prison has become a significant attraction since opening to the public in 1992.Visitors can choose to sample the Prison’s vivid cultural history our interactive visitor centre, take a guided tour of the Prison during the day or for a different perspective a candlelight tour.Candlelight tours are available on Wednesday and Friday evenings and have a few surprises along the way to add to the atmosphere.   The Prison is popular with corporate and community groups to stage a wide range of events.From cocktail parties, fully catered dinners and jailhouse rock to exhibitions and conferences, the possibilities are endless.The Prison’s unique design offers a range of exciting and different function options whether there are 50 or 450 guests.For larger functions, the magnificent grounds can be made available and will cater for several thousand guests.   Come inside and do time with us.

Location	1, The Terrace, Fremantle, Western Australia.
For more information	All enquiries to Fremantle prison guardians: Phone: (08) 9336 9200 Fax: (08) 9336 7188 Website: http://www.fremantleprison.com
Opening Times	Monday to Sunday: 10am - 6pm Tours depart every 30 minutes. last tour 5pm.
Price Information	Fees for tours applies
Features	Good for Groups Food Available Value for Money Rare and Unusual Historical Significance Indoor
Getting There	By train - catch an electric train from Perth Central Station to Fremantle. The trip takes less than half an hour. By bus - Transperth buses leave from various stands in st George's Terrace and will take you to Fremantle via either the Canning or Stirling Highway. Buses 111,103 or 106 from Perth city to Queen Victoria street, Fremantle. By ferry - catch a ferry from the barrack street jetty in Perth and enjoy the sights from the swan river as you cruise to Fremantle. By Fremantle CAT ( the Fremantle CAT completes a circuit around the city of Fremantle stopping at popular places of interest, offering easy access to major attractions and venues. Park a little further away (where there are more spaces) and catch the free CAT bus around town. The service is fully accessible with vehicle kneeling action at the curbside, driver activated ramp and low floor design, with the added comfort of fully air-conditioned vehicles. For the perfect day out, leave your car at home, take the train to Fremantle where you can catch the Fremantle CAT. Buses have been coordinated with train arrivals and departures. Frequency of the CAT service - every 15 minutes
Parking	Fremantle has lots of parking. Look here for parking stations. Rather than spend time looking for kerbside parking, park in one of our car parks and enjoy a stroll, or catch the Fremantle CAT to your destination.