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21.03.2025 – 25.07.2026

Guided Tour of the Old Bailey

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Exclusive out of hours guided tours of the 'Old Bailey'

The Central Criminal Court of England and Wales, known the world over as the 'Old Bailey', is opening its doors to the public for out of hours guided tours,

It is the most famous court house in the world but from the 1100s it was a prison, the notorious Newgate, and a place of execution. The last public hanging there was in 1868 and the last one behind its firmly closed doors in 1902.

The iconic ‘Old Bailey’ is packed with secrets, history, famous trials, unexpected artworks and is also a busy, working building.

Next dates - 2026

  • Saturday 21 March
  • Saturday 4 April
  • Saturday 18 April
  • Saturday 25 April
  • Saturday 2 May
  • Saturday 9 May
  • Saturday 23 May
  • Saturday 30 May
  • Saturday 6 June
  • Saturday 13 June
  • Saturday 20 June
  • Saturday 27 June
  • Saturday 4 July
  • Saturday 18 July
  • Saturday 25 July

Time: Multiple times available

Tickets: Advance booking required.  £27.80 Standard tickets and £24.54 Concessions (including fee).

 

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