Fremantle Prison (with baby)
How Baby-Friendly is Fremantle Prison?
What makes it 50% Baby-Friendly: Gatehouse displays and café allow prams and have a change bench, yet most guided tours have stairs where prams stay outside, no nursing room exists, and carrying a baby for long periods is tiring.
Positives:
- Baby Facilities: Free baby-change room and unisex toilets at the Gatehouse
- Pram Storage: Leave prams at no charge in Gatehouse storage and rejoin tours at ground level
- Wheelchair Hire: Two free wheelchairs available—call ahead to reserve
Challenges:
- Stairs on Tours: Most tours have steps; prams cannot go into cellblocks
- No Dedicated Nursing Room: Breast- or bottle-feed in the baby-change area or ask staff for a quiet corner
- Limited Tour Options: Torchlight and Tunnels tours are not suitable for young children or prams
What is Fremantle Prison?
- A 19th-century convict-built penitentiary and Western Australia’s oldest prison complex
- A UNESCO World Heritage–listed sandstone structure encompassing main cell block, yards and subterranean tunnels
- A decommissioned correctional facility that operated from 1855 to 1991, exemplifying colonial-era penal architecture
What is so special about Fremantle Prison for with baby?
- Free Gatehouse entry with baby-change and pram storage
- Short, guided Behind Bars tour accessible for families
- Interactive Prison Gallery with convict art
- On-site café close to baby facilities
- Wheelchair hire and free lockers available
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: Enough time to explore free areas, join a short tour and take breaks with the baby
Baby-Friendly Activities in Fremantle Prison
Free Gatehouse Visit:
Walk through the Visitor Centre, see convict database and Prison Gallery.
Tip: Use the baby-change room and leave your pram in the storage area before you start
Behind Bars Tour:
Guided 75-minute walk through the Main Cell Block with historic stories.
Tip: Book ahead and leave your pram at the Gatehouse; staff will guide you back to it
Prison Gallery Exhibits:
View prisoner art and colonial artefacts in the gallery space.
Tip: Take turns exploring so one adult can stay with the baby
No Escape Café Break:
Grab light meals and coffee in the on-site café.
Tip: Open daily 9:15–16:00; use the high-top benches near the baby-change area
How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Fremantle Prison
- Book Early: Reserve Behind Bars tours online to secure a place and get priority pram help
- Visit Off-Peak: Arrive at opening to avoid crowds and get comfortable seating in the café
- Pack Light: Bring only essentials to fit in pram storage and use free lockers for extra bags
Reviews of Fremantle Prison
Beau Dabron
Highly recommend to make the time to visit. Worth every cent. Ang was an exceptional tour guide who makes the entire experience unforgettable; took up extra tours thanks to our initial experience with Ang.
Bruce Hardy
Visited yesterday and got to see and learn some more history of this great town of ours.. Was very interesting listening to the stories of early pioneers and convicts that shaped our city. Walking through the prison was thought provoking, certainly was tough on the occupants throughout the years.
Paige Chee
I joined two tours consecutively, True Crime and Behind Bars. The entire experience was great! From the moment we stepped in, all the staff were very welcoming and helpful. From the guy I assume was acting as concierge, the receptionist lady, all the way to the guides. They all made our experience seamless. Sylvia was our guide for the true crime tour and she was absolutely lovely! If you get the...
Carola Galletti
Super fun tour!! I did the combo Convicts tour (1.5 hours) and Tunnels tour (2.5 hours) with the YHA discount and I only payed 68$. The guides are hilarious and the prison itself is definitely worth exploring with multiple tours, but if you only have time for one I recommend the tunnels one. I enjoyed every single second of my visits!!!
Erin Clary
The tour with Nathan as our guide was informative and entertaining. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and we hope to go on a different tour there if time permits before we leave Fremantle. The souvenir shop has some great gifts for purchase.
When is the best time to visit Fremantle Prison (Perth, Australia)?
In summer bring sun hats and water; in winter wear layers and check for rain showers.
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Typical Budget for a Family of 3 (2 Adults + 1 Baby)
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Behind Bars family pass | AUD 68 |
| On-site café meal | AUD 30 |
| Parking (3 hours) | AUD 7 |
| Total Estimated | AUD 105 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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Address: 1 The Terrace, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia
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