The 18th-century fort, known as Fort Mitchel, dominates the islands landscape. Improve this listing Similar Experiences Titanic Trail Guided Walking Tour Cobh 146 Private and Luxury from 19. We look forward to welcoming you to Fortress Spike. Spike Island was originally the site of a 7th-century monastic settlement. Spike Island Tours 5 276 reviews 1 of 4 Outdoor Activities in Cobh Boat Tours Write a review See all photos About Cobh, County Cork, Ireland Contact Awards Travelers' Choice 2022 Suggest edits to improve what we show. Groups welcome, audioguides in French, German and English available. With activities for children and families and guided and self guided tours, Spike Island has something for everyone. You can then self explore our prison cells, Fortress, beautiful island walks and also use our on site café.Īttractions include the 1850’s Punishment block with its dark cells, the 1980’s prison cells and riot exhibition, Ireland’s largest artillery gun park and several penal, military and social history museums. Your journey starts with a ferry ride before Ireland’s best storytellers take you on a guided tour of the outer island and Fortress. Also known as Cloichn Beaga Na Farraige, Gearrchaile Oilen Pce, Gearrchaill Oilen Pce, Reidys, The Small Stones Of The Sea, Spike Island Lassies. In the last 1,300 years Spike Island has been host to a 7th century Monastery, a 24 acre Fortress, the largest Victorian convict depot. From the Island Monastery and Fortress to the World’s largest Prison in the 1850’s and centuries of island homes. Spike Island off the coast of Cobh in Cork harbour has over 1300 years of Irish history. Winner of the ‘International Travel & Tourism Awards’ 2019 and ‘EUROPE’S Leading Tourist Attraction’ 2017!
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