Old Crown Court and Cells
Historic Site
58-60 High West Street
DORCHESTER
Dorset
DT1 1UZ
Tel: +44 01305 267992
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 |
|---|
| Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival (14/07/2012) |
|---|
Prices
| 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.
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