Historic Ruins & Heritage
Round House
📍 The Round House, 10 Captains Lane, Fremantle, WA, Australia
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Introduction
The Round House is Fremantle's and Western Australia's oldest surviving public building. Built in 1831, this octagonal stone building was WA's first prison — with historical significance and Indian Ocean views. Built 1831; Swan River Colony's earliest public building. Octagonal; served as prison then police lockup. Indian Ocean views. Daily noon cannon firing (~13:00). Near Fremantle waterfront; ~10 min walk from Fremantle Market. Visiting for WA's oldest building's colonial history is a brief Fremantle experience.
✨ Highlights
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WA's oldest
Western Australia's oldest surviving public building (1831).
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Octagonal
Unique octagonal stone building.
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Cannon
Daily noon cannon firing (~13:00).
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Ocean views
Indian Ocean views.
🛈 Practical Info
→Tickets：Buy tickets; affordable.
→Cannon：~13:00 daily cannon firing is a classic moment.
→Duration：30 min to 1 hour.
→Combine：Pair with Fremantle Market, Fremantle Prison and Perth.
→History：Great for learning WA colonial history.
💡 Tips
• Buy tickets; affordable; ~13:00 daily cannon is classic.
• Pair with Fremantle Market and Perth.
• Opening and admission are subject to official notice.
FAQ
Any practical tips for visiting Round House?
Buy tickets; affordable; ~13:00 daily cannon is classic. Pair with Fremantle Market and Perth.
Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.
