Pentridge Prison Precinct Tours - Australian Heritage Festival

Pentridge Prison Precinct Tours - Australian Heritage Festival

Explore the sombre complexity behind this heritage-listed prison’s past.

By National Trust of Australia (Victoria)

Select date and time

Location

Pentridge

1 Champ Street Coburg, VIC 3058 Australia

Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

Join one of our experienced guides on a two hour tour of the Pentridge Prison Precinct. Be sure to wear your walking shoes.

From the Traditional Owners of the Land to the current Community Precinct we see today, the tour will show many sides to Pentridge and how it has changed over time.

Inclusive of precinct areas not usually shown on our standard tours, this is a great opportunity to see some lesser-known sites and learn about the history that goes with them, finishing off with some exploration into H Division.

Warning: This tour includes depictions of challenging subject matter and is not recommended for those under 16 years.

Pre-bookings are highly recommended.

This event is being held as part of the 2024 Australian Heritage Festival. See more events being held in the Festival via the link https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/ahf/vic/

IMPORTANT VISITOR INFORMATION:

  • All tours start at the tour office, located in the Former Warders Residence. Meet here to find your National Trust tour guide. Warders can be found in the grassed courtyard area at the Clock Tower entrance at 1 Champ St, Coburg.
  • Parking can be found under the shopping centre via Whatmore Drive. As you come out of this car park, make your way to the ground floor via the elevators. Make your way towards the south sliding doors next to Cobrick cafe; and walk towards the Clock Tower, which should be on your right-hand-side, and you will find the tour office in the grassed courtyard area.
  • The parking area features multiple designated parking spaces for individuals with mobility disabilities. All tours have been equipped with ramps and other access points to ensure access for wheelchair users.
  • Please arrive 15mins before allocated tour start time.
  • Both B Division & H Division tours have outside elements to them. In the instance of changeable weather, we recommend bringing a jacket and possibly an umbrella.
$15 – $26.84