Beaumaris Gaol

Beaumaris Gaol is a former prison turned museum that offers a fascinating insight into the world of prisoners during the 1800s. Visitors can walk along the dimly lit corridors and explore the Spartan cells and places of punishment, including the condemned cell and the punishment cell. The gaol has a rich history, with two hangings taking place on site, and legend has it that one of the executed men, Richard Rowlands, cursed the church clock opposite the scaffold, causing it to never keep the right time. The gaol also features one of the last working penal treadmills in Britain, which pumped water to the top of the building for use in the cells. Today, the gaol is a museum open to visitors, with around 30,000 people visiting each year. It is a family-friendly attraction, with amenities such as a shop and toilets, making it a great place to visit with family and friends