Old Crown Court and Cells

Old Crown Court appearing as it did at the trial of the Tolpuddle Martyrs in c1834. Cells and stocks below court, only open to the public as part of a guided tour (please call for pricing information and tour options). The courtroom itself is open Monday - Friday excluding Bank Holidays. Children under 16 go free.

Opening Times

Summer Opening 14 Jul 2008 - 5 Sep 2008

Tolpuddle Rally Festival (Free Admission) 19 Jul 2008 - 20 Jul 2008

Heritage Open Days (Free Admission) 13 Sep 2008 - 14 Sep 2008

* Summer Opening: Mon-Fri excluding Bank Holidays, tours every 45mins 2-4:15pm.

Events

Tickets Information

Road Directions

Nearest major road is A35. From the A35 travelling from the East head towards the town centre. The court and cells are situated in the main High Street.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is Dorchester South and West stations. From both stations, make your way towards the town centre, walk up trinity Street and at the jct with the main High Street turn left. The court and cells can be entered via Stratton House, West Dorset District Council.

 Facilities

Provider Preferences

• In town/city centre
• Indoor Attraction
• No Smoking Attraction
• Of historic, literary or architectural interest

Accessibility

• Guide Dogs Permitted

Payment Methods

• Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.Large groups may have to be split.
• Max group size - 25
• Min group size - 1

Establishment Features

• Audio Commentary in Foreign Languages
• Toilets

Audio Commentary in Foreign Languages

• Danish audio guide
• Dutch audio guide
• French audio guide
• German audio guide
• Italian audio guide
• Spanish audio guide
• Swedish audio guide

Tours and Demonstrations

• Educational Visits Accepted
• Guided Tours Available for Groups
• Guided Tours Compulsory for Groups