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A quiet bench along a tree-lined path at Freedom Park.
A garden path at Freedom Park framed by a thatched pavilion roof.

Worth knowing about · Lagos Island

An Evening at Freedom Park

A former colonial-era prison on Lagos Island, redesigned into a National Memorial and cultural site.

Freedom Park occupies the site of the former Her Majesty's Broad Street Prison, a colonial-era prison on Lagos Island.

Architect Theo Lawson redesigned the site, and it opened in October 2010 to mark Nigeria's 50th year of independence. It now functions as a National Memorial, historical landmark, and cultural and arts venue.

Good to know

  • Built on the site of the former Her Majesty's Broad Street Prison, a colonial-era prison.
  • Redesigned by architect Theo Lawson.
  • Opened in October 2010, marking Nigeria's 50th independence anniversary.
  • Functions today as a National Memorial, historical landmark, and cultural and recreation centre.

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