Old Bailey

Talks, tours and seminars centering on two of the country’s most iconic courts: Central Criminal Court known as the Old Bailey, the most famous criminal court in the world, and the Royal Courts of Justice, where judgements that shape the nation are made. PLEASE GET IN TOUCH TO BOOK YOUR SPACES, VISIT OUR WEBSITE: Below are some Tour Details. Legal London Tour: A guided tour of both the Old Bailey and the Royal Courts of Justice (RCJ). Our most popular tour, ideal for schools, colleges, universities and crime buffs. It starts at the RCJ, a stunning historical building where some of the country’s most significant legal judgements are made. This is followed by a wander through the secret alleys and courtyards of the nearby Inns of Court, in the footsteps of some of the country’s most renowned legal minds. The tour then moves on to the Old Bailey, the country’s leading criminal court, for a talk on the fascinating history of the Old Bailey and a guide to the most interesting trials being heard that day. You will have the knowledge to make an informed choice of which case to watch. You will know what time trials are starting, what they are about and most importantly where to be and when. For more information, see Legal London Tour. The cost of this tour is £10 per head or £8 concessions (students, pensioners etc.) -Usual run time 2 hours – 11am-1pm (Previously named combined tour) Royal Courts of Justice & Inns of Court Tour: A guided tour of the Royal Courts of Justice, the stunning historical building where some of the country’s most significant legal judgements are made. This is followed by a wander through the secret alleys and courtyards of the nearby Inns of Court, following in the footsteps of some of the country’s most renowned legal minds. For more information, see: Royal Courts of Justice & Inns of Court Tour. The cost of this tour is £10 per head or £8 concessions (students, pensioners etc.) – run time 1.5 hours – 11am-12.30pm Old Bailey Insight Tour: A morning talk at the Viaduct Tavern opposite the Old Bailey, which includes a hot drink and a crossiant. Hear about the fascinating history of the Old Bailey, and the places of interest around it, such as the pub where wealthy people rented rooms to get the best view of the public executions. Afterwards, we can direct you straight to the most interesting cases on at the Old Bailey that day. For schools, colleges and universities, a special teachers’ information pack is available. It includes a history of the Old Bailey and an Old Bailey timeline. For more details, see: Old Bailey Insight Tour. The cost of this tour is £10 a head. – Start Times Between 9.45-10.30am – run time 1 hour – latest finish 11.30am