Each voucher covers the return ferry, guided tour, free map and app and full access to all our buildings. I would never get sick of visiting and feel it is the kind of place you could visit over and over and still see and learn new things.Spike Island is well worth a visit.
Its beautiful 104 acres have housed an Island Monastery, Fortress, Prison and Homes and today the island can be reached by a short and scenic ferry from the heritage town Cobh. Our new site is ‘mobile first’ in its approach, prioritising accessibility in utilising high contrast colours and a clear legible font.Brand guidelines for the site were developed by our designers L ocated along Ireland’s southern coast, Cork Harbor is perpetually bustling with activity. €22,00
It is advisable to book the ferry beforehand, it is a popular spot.Spike Island at low tide. Then its on to the imposing 24 acre Fortress Spike, a 200 year old star shaped fort that holds some of the most impressive buildings in Ireland, including;Went over to Spike Island during the summer. The tour Please have you ticket printed or displayed on your phone on arrival to the pier and your facecovering ready. It was absolutely brilliant and would highly recommend.
Toilets are are located on the pier and at the fort entrance and in the cafe.In the last 1300 years Spike Island has been home to heroes and villains, captains and convicts, red coats and rioters, sinners and saints. Our guide was very skilled and made the history come alive through stories he told.Also take the time to explore the island and enjoy the view of Cobh from a different perspective.
Allow 15 minutes to park and walk.
In the last 1300 years Spike island has been home to rioters and redcoats, captains and convicts, monks and monasteries and sinners and saints. This website uses cookies. My boyfriend and I wanted to learn about Spike Island’s history after it was recommended by a few friends. The 'Irish Alcatraz', home to 4 seperate prison including the former worlds largest!
In the last 1300 years Spike Island has been home to heroes and villains, captains and convicts, red coats and rioters, sinners and saints. Our tour guide was brilliant, an ex navy man himself, spent time with all.
It was Spike Island, the site of Ireland’s most notorious prison.
The islands impressive 104 acres have at one time or another hosted an Island monastery, an Island prison, an Island fortress and an Island home. Lots of interesting information presented with a touch of Irish humour. Ferry departs from Kennedy pier, Cobh. The scenery is beautiful, even for a walk, it is worthwhile to go and see.
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Howard Silverman is a deeply valued and highly regarded member of the artistic community in Bristol and beyond. Our tour guide was brilliant, an ex navy man himself, spent time with all.
The scenery is beautiful, even for a walk, it is worthwhile to go and see.
Cafe and gift shop on site...Get more info on our website at www.spikeislandcork.ie/discoverUse left/right arrows to navigate the slideshow or swipe left/right if using a mobile device Our guide was excellent, so knowledgeable and funny!
The islands impressive 104 acres have at one time or another hosted an Island monastery, an Island prison, an Island fortress and an Island home. Definitely worth it. Shop spikeisland.org.uk and enjoy your savings of August, 2020 now! €55,00 It's a great place to visit and the tour is great. Or you can simply press and play.Audio is one hour in total and you get to keep the guide as a souvenir!After a short safety briefing on exiting the ferry, visitors to the island are free to explore the attractions and Our fully stocked Cafe is housed in the former prison gymnasium and sells hot rolls, wraps and sandwiches, soup, tea/coffee, scones, cakes and other items.
Ferry through the pristine Atlantic to the Island while enjoying a panoramic view of the Cobh Harbour behind and the plush green Island ahead.
We had the pleasure & experience of visiting Spike Island on a day trip the journey from Cobh harbour was by ferry, the crew were great giving information & answering questions. Spike Island is more than just a building; we’re a public space where people can discover and connect with art, feel inspired, and learn something new or unexpected.
You can take the island in at your own pace or join a guided tour.
It's a brilliant opportunity to see all of Cork harbour.Both for history and nature enthusiasts. We use cookies to optimise your experience when using this site, to analyse our traffic, and to personalise content.
Spike Island (Irish: Inis Píc) is an island of 103 acres (42 ha) in Cork Harbour, Ireland.Originally the site of a monastic settlement, the island is dominated by an 18th-century star fort named Fort Mitchel.The island's strategic location within the harbour meant it was used at times for defence and as a prison. Myself and my husband visited Spike Island today and although we both live in Cork we had never been.