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Old Crown Court and Cells
Address:
Old Crown Court and CellsStratton House
58-60 High West Street
DORCHESTER
Dorset
DT1 1UZ
Tel: +44 01305 267992
Fax: +44 01305 257039
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 tour options). FREE access to the courtroom only - 10am to 12 noon and 2pm to 4pm - Monday - Friday excluding Bank Holidays. Children under 16 go free.
Summer opening between 25th July - 1st September (excluding bank holidays) 2pm - 4.30pm free admission. Tours of the cells with Blue Badge Guide on Monday and Thursday. No booking required.
Opening Times
Open All Year
Blue badge guides on hand on Mondays and Thursdays for tours of the cells between 2pm - 4.30pm (no tour on Monday 27th August)
Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival - Court and Cells will be open between 10am and 1pm with Blue Badge Guide on hand.
Summer Opening 23/07/2011 - 30/08/2011
Monday 14:00 - 16:30
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 14:00 - 16:30
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Bank Holiday Closed
Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival 14/07/2012
* Blue badge guides on hand on Mondays and Thursdays for tours of the cells between 2pm - 4.30pm (no tour on Monday 27th August)
Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival - Court and Cells will be open between 10am and 1pm with Blue Badge Guide on hand.
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Adults (guided tours) | free |
| Children Under 16 | free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
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
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