The Old Bailey – the Central Criminal Court

Central Criminal Court image © Michael D Beckwith, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

A rare opportunity to enjoy an out-of-hours tour of the Old Bailey – the Central Criminal Court.

Behind its dignified façade, The Old Bailey is a centre of intense activity, with thousands of people entering every day, including judges, jury members, criminals, witnesses – and now Historic Houses visitors. 

The Old Bailey © Nigel Cox, CC BY-SA 2.0 <;, via Wikimedia Commons

Admire the glorious 1907 building with its fine murals and imposing public spaces; venture down the steps from Court Number 1 to the cells below and stand in the box where hundreds of others have stood before to receive the verdict of the judge – including Jeffrey Archer and Oscar Wilde.

Tickets £26 including coffee

Please note:

• You will need to bring photo ID with you (eg: passport, driving licence) 
• No rucksacks or large bags are allowed.
• You will be able to take photos but NOT of the courts or cells
• Mobile phones are allowed on after-hours tours