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Maitland Gaol

Locality: East Maitland, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 4936 6482

Address: 6 - 18 John Street 2323 East Maitland, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.maitlandgaol.com.au

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23.01.2022 Are you a small business or your friend's group looking for a unique activity to catch up this Christmas? Maybe you’re a club or community group that has had limited opportunity to get together this year. Good news is you can now book private guided tours again, day or night, whichever suits you. With a range of guided tours to choose from, it’s a great way to catch up in a COVID safe environment. Check out more information at https://mait.city/privategroup or give us a call on 02 4936 6482.

23.01.2022 Maitland Gaol was recently featured in Aus Weekend Escapes ultimate guide to the Hunter Valley. Interested to see what they wrote, or keen to find some exciting activities in your backyard to fill your weekend. Check out the article at https://mait.city/2U7jllj

23.01.2022 The tour guides are jumping for joy because public guided day tours back! Each Saturday and Sunday at 10.00am you can book a guided tour of the site. These tours are family friendly and are led by one of our experienced guides who can answer all your gaol related questions. Numbers are capped to ensure social distancing can be maintained. ... Check out what's available when at https://mait.city/WhatsOn See more

22.01.2022 Who doesn't like an escapes story? After a long hiatus, the Escapes guided tour is finally back. This family friendly tour delves into a series of escapes that took place at the facility. Hear stories of squeezing through vents and running up planks as you see the exact location it took place. You'll be shocked and have a good laugh at the length's prisoners went to, to escape Maitland Gaol. Bookings are essential, book now at https://mait.city/EscapesTour

22.01.2022 The artworks left behind by prisoners have always fascinated visitors. Some exceptional artworks are unfortunately located in areas that aren’t accessible to the public. This painting, which is located in the Tailors Shop, is one of the artworks rarely seen due to its location on the wall in the old workshop building. What do you think about this painting? Would you like to see more?

22.01.2022 Looking for something unique to do on Saturday night? Why not check out the ex-warder tour at Maitland Gaol. Hear stories of what it was like to work with some of New South Wales worst prisoners, in a prison built in the 19th century. Enjoy tales of comradery and ask questions to get all the grizzly details. Book your ticket now at https://mait.city/ex-warder

16.01.2022 The succulent, cacti and plant market is back at The Barracks this Sunday 22 November from 8.30am. Find out more at https://mait.city/PlantMarket

16.01.2022 It's going to be a scorcher here in Maitland over the weekend. We are looking forward to welcoming visitors but want to remind you to be heat aware. As the site is both indoors and outdoors make sure you bring a hat, dress appropriately for the heat and bring your full drink bottle so you can stay hydrated. If you have any questions feel free to give us a call on 4936 6482.

15.01.2022 On first impression, you might think this hallway needs a good lick of paint (and our maintenance team member would agree), but this hallway tells a fascinating story of the many colours that B-Wing has been painted over the years. The dark line you see is called a dado line and was painted during the years of the separate system. It was used as an indicator for prisoners to keep their heads low, so as to not make direct eye contact with other prisoners. Thankfully this outdated system was abolished in 1905. Make sure you check out some of the interesting wall colours next time you visit Maitland Gaol.

13.01.2022 Interested in celebrating World Philosophy Day? Come along to the Maitland Gaol Auditorium on Thursday 19 November and engage in a deep thinking debate about The Myth of Freedom. The Hunter Valley Socratic Society in partnership with Maitland Library's Look Who’s Talking program explores the myth of freedom in modern times. We believe that fundamental freedoms are intrinsic to human rights, but the question remains are we really free? This free activity needs to be booked, so book now at https://mait.city/2UbdDyI

07.01.2022 If you're a visiting traveller, then make sure you stop by the gatehouse after your tour of the site as it stocks brochures of local attractions and information about upcoming events. If you’re after extra information make sure you ask at the front desk as many of our staff are locals and are happy to share their knowledge of Maitland's other key attractions or their favourite places for a coffee and a bite to eat. If you’re planning a visit to Maitland make sure you check o...ut www.mymaitland.com.au #MyMaitland #MaitlandGaol

06.01.2022 Did you know A wing is the oldest building inside the sandstone walls? It housed the first 40 prisoners to move into the gaol in 1848 and was used continuously up until the sites closure 150 years later in 1998. However, you may not have known that A wing was also the last building on the site that prisoners were moved out of. You can find out more with a guided or self guided tour of the site or by visiting www.maitlandgaol.com.au

04.01.2022 We've had a last minute cancellation for tomorrow nights Ghost Hunting 101 with Newcastle Ghost Tours which means we have 10 tickets available. If you're looking for a different way to spend this Friday night jump on now and grab a ticket at https://mait.city/Ghosts