The Round House is the oldest public building in the State of Western Australia. Opened in January 1831, just 18 months after settlement, it was built to hold any person convicted of a crime in the settlement and was used until 1886.
After it ceased being used as a gaol it became a police lock-up until the late 1890s and then was used as accommodation for the Water Police, and afterwards as a storage facility for Fremantle Ports.
Today, the Round House is a tourist attraction that explores the heritage of WA's oldest building and the Arthur Head area with a unique view over Bathers Beach. It is run by passionate volunteers who are a wealth of information about the history of Fremantle, its maritime history and its historic buildings.
A must-visit spot on your visit to Fremantle, don't miss the firing of the cannon at 1 pm each day.
Open daily 10.30 am-3.30 pm | Free entry
Cannon Firing: Daily at 1pm
