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Old Crown Court and Cells
Stratton House
58-60 High West Street
DORCHESTER
Dorset
DT1 1UZ
Tel: +44 01305 252241
Fax: +44 01305 257039
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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.

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Opening Times

Open All Year

Tolpuddle Rally Festival (Free Admission) 17/07/2010

Saturday 10:00 - 13:00

Summer Opening - Guided Tours 19/07/2010 - 10/09/2010

Monday 14:00 - 16:00

Tuesday 14:00 - 16:00

Wednesday 14:00 - 16:00

Thursday 14:00 - 16:00

Friday 14:00 - 16:00

Saturday - Closed

Sunday - Closed

Bank Holiday - Closed

Heritage Open Days (Free Admission) 11/09/2010

Saturday 10:00 - 15:00

* Summer Opening: Mon-Fri excluding Bank Holidays. Tours at 2pm & 3pm.

Tickets Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff*
Adults (guided tours)£2.50 per ticket
Children Under 16free

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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