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"Known as the Old Bailey, the Central Criminal Court of England and Wales, is one of a number of buildings housing the Crown Court."
Address: Beacol Lane , London TW6 3JF, XGL, GB
State: XGL
City: London
Zip Code: TW6 3JF

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Absolutely amazing guided tour with so much history behind it. However, it would be nice if one could photograph in the judge’s dining room, the courtrooms and the cells since no one else is there and nothing is happening there at those times, with a change in the law required if need be to achieve that. Also, it would be nice if most of the cells were locked shut and a few set to unlock and left open so one could look in the open ones without risking being trapped.
Did the guided tour arranged by The City of London Tour Guides. It was amazing, the two guides were full of information and the time just whizzed by. Of course there are strict rules to follow, like photo ID needed and not taking pictures in certain areas- but that is all completely understandable. I got to see the Court Room 1, the cells, and the Judges dining room. So much history here, and so many famous cases, it was breathtaking and thought provoking.
I did not go inside the Old Bailey due to time constraints, but had to admire the magnificent building with Lady Justice standing on top holding her sword and the scales of justice.
The famous court, please note on visiting this court you are not allowed certain items on your persons , namely mobile phones to mention one. There are a few places you can pay to store them whilst you are in court. One is the travel agents on the same road . I was surprised for such a famous court it's not in the best condition
Visited the Old Bailey today and the experience was both enlightening and thrilling. The tour covered strict courtroom rules and shared fascinating details. No photography is allowed. Intriguingly, phrases like 'take him down' mean that the defendant is taken back to the cells under the courtroom. It's also noteworthy that individuals are referred to as 'defendants' until proven guilty. Unlike the Royal Courts of Justice or the Supreme Court, Old Bailey has much stricter rules on public access. Do check the guidance and the list of prohibited items before your visit, as rules are very strict. If you're a law enthusiast or simply curious, it's well worth the visit.
Did the tour today. Absolutely brilliant, they didn't hold back on what we were allowed to see. The two tour guides, one an ex barrister, were totally fabulous. Loved their enthusiasm and dry humour. Mobile phones are now allowed but no pictures allowed inside the courts or the cells. Totally worth the money, it's a really good tour
Lucky to have visited the Old Bailey for a show on a Saturday. Magnificent building.
Magnificent building which houses 18 courtrooms. Everyone knows it as the Old Bailey. You can visit or tour but no electrical devices are allowed in, so no phones!
‎‍Breath-taking, Towering Architecture - Must-see in Person‎‍ While I didn't go inside the Old Bailey, the view from the outside was enough to soak in the awe. Photos can't fully capture the architecture--each detail and figure carved into the towering structure. I had to put my camera on 0.5 lens mode just to include the building's full scale in one shot! A few of my favorite details: The replica of Lady Justice on the top, and the motto "Defend the Children of the Poor and Punish the Wrongdoer" engraved on the front. I'm an avid gamer and had completed Great Ace Attorney before my trip to London, so I knew the "Old Bailey"--the court where all the game's drama takes place--was a must-see. I wasn't disappointed. Next time, when I have an hour to spend, I plan to go inside and watch proceedings.
READ BEFORE YOU VISIT>>> Want to know what you can and cannot take into the Central Criminal Court? Trying to get information before visiting is pretty awful. We knew we couldn't take our mobile phones in and certainly didn't plan on bringing any weapons or drugs with us on this particular occasion. However, after queueing for around twenty minutes we got to the public entrance door where there was a very long list of prohibited items that included smart watches and it specifically mentioned Fitbits. So we were turned away and had to go back to the Premier Inn where we had dropped off our bag. Would recommend this. It's just a few minutes away and booked via the Stasher app which I was quite impressed by and will definitely use again Even the list online here is not as comprehensive as the one right at the entrance. https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/assets/about-us/law-historic-governance/prohibited-items.pdf Other useful advice is I would have liked is more clarification on Dress code. This is announced as being smart casual so that means no shorts etc. You WILL be fine wearing jeans. Another example where someone could be caught out by the specifics of the abridged version in the link above, is they mention no combs with sharp points, but on the list by the door, it says no afro combs. Hope that helps.
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