Hatchers Richmond Manor

Explore Richmond, a 19th century Georgian Village rich in convict history and explore many of the village's most important historic sites. Richmond is a 19th century Georgian village rich in convict history. The walk passes many of Richmond’s most important historic sites. It can be done in either direction. Activities: Walking Difficulty: Easy Length: 2.2km Parking: Richmond Bridge, Richmond Gaol, Franklin Street carpark or the riverside carpark off Torrens Street Dogs: On lead

Richmond Gaol is the oldest intact gaol in Australia, located just a 20-minute drive north-east of Hobart. The Gaol was built in 1825 and is one of the best preserved convict structures still existing in Tasmania. You can step inside a solitary confinement cell measuring just one by two metres (6x3 feet). One of the Gaol's most infamous inmates was English convict, Ikey Solomon, said to be the model for Charles Dicken's character Fagin in Oliver Twist. You'll see chain-gang sleeping rooms, the flogging yards, the cook house and holding rooms, all with historical relics and documents to bring the convict past to life. The gaol is open daily from 0900 to 1700 (closed Christmas Day).

Here at Drink Tasmania, we love sharing our passion for our state’s incredible alcoholic beverage industry. We have been big supporters of the industry for a long time now, giving us invaluable connections and insider knowledge that lets us make our tours that extra bit special. Now, in the latest chapter of our business, we have put down roots in the heartlands of Southern Tasmania’s wine region. Set in the historic township of Richmond, our new Drink Tasmania Tasting House is now the home base for our personalised tastings and tours. Showcasing the very best boutique wines, whisky, gin and other craft beverages, we’ve drawn all of our favourite products together under one roof and can’t wait to share them with you.