Hyde Park Barracks
Former prison providing a glimpse into the lives of convicts & orphans who dwelt there in the 1800s.
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Why it's worth checking out
Former prison providing a glimpse into the lives of convicts & orphans who dwelt there in the 1800s.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 10:00 – 18:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00 – 18:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00 – 18:00
- Thursday
- 10:00 – 18:00
- Friday
- 10:00 – 18:00
- SaturdayToday
- 10:00 – 18:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 18:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 88
- Popularity
- 100
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
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