Old Bailey Insight & Legal London
Old Bailey Insight & Legal London
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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
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2023
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Patricia K
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Nov 2023 • Solo
Incredible tour and you will be amazed at the paintings and interior design. The history talk was amazing and if you love crime thrillers this place is a must! Sitting in the Courts where famous trials have been held gives you the sense of an impending trial. The long corridor of holding cells gives you an insight of how this Court operates on such impending doom over the years. Amazing behind doors tour.
Written 26 November 2023
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Love and laughter 😍
London, UK275 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
Joe is an ex-journalist and you will never find anyone else more knowledgeable as to how the court system runs. I have wanted to do this tour for years but with the pandemic and work commitments etc. today was the earliest opportunity. I met Joe via zoom on one of his educational talks about the criminal justice system but todays experience was just the icing on the cake. The only frustrating part is that some school trips join and whilst they aren’t young children more colleague students they can be so disrespectful sniggering and talking loudly when asked to proceed through the court areas quietly. Joe tried as best he could to manage it but it’s really down to the teachers to exercise some control of the groups. I was fortunate enough to witness some live trials at the Old Bailey and the staff were just so kind. Looking forward to joining another tour in the future, well done Joe 👏❤️👏
Written 16 November 2023
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Keeva G
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Oct 2023 • Family
This tour is just amazing. So informative and interesting. Anyone who likes crime, law or history has to go!!!
Written 20 October 2023
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Travel486351
2 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
This is a amazing tour. Led by Tim Wood who was a crime journalist who has spent half his working life there, he knows the place inside out. He is full of information about the architecture, the legal system, the judges and barristers, and lots of fascinating stories. We were on our feet for 2 hours and ended up at the Old Bailey, and were able to spend half an hour sitting in on a real live murder, (this is entirely voluntary). And it was extremely cheap, £11 for the elderly. This must be the best value tour in London.
Written 7 October 2023
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AllisonBrett
Brighton and Hove, UK219 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Fantastic 2 hour tour of the royal courts of justice and a walk through Lincoln’s inn to the old Bailey
Tour guide Tim gave fascinating insights into how our justice system works and some very interesting stories of his life following cases as a journalist
Highly recommend this tour !
Excellent value too
Tour guide Tim gave fascinating insights into how our justice system works and some very interesting stories of his life following cases as a journalist
Highly recommend this tour !
Excellent value too
Written 8 September 2023
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Karen Y
4 contributions
May 2023
My husband (a California trial attorney) and I really enjoyed this tour. The guide was very personable and knowledgeable and provided stories, insight and facts relating to the history of the British Court and Legal system. In addition to a tour of the courts, we toured the Inns of Court and were able to sit in on a trial at the Old Baily itself. WOW! Highly recommend. Great value too.
Written 7 June 2023
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Lynda M
Bracknell9 contributions
Jun 2023
Enjoyable and informative tour of Royal Courts of Justice, Lincoln's Inn and a talk outside the Old Bailey with information on how to enter the public galleries to listen to interesting criminal cases.
Written 7 June 2023
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Susan L
London, UK13 contributions
May 2023 • Family
Do not consider this tour unreliable despite having taken money. I booked and paid a month ahead..special occasion.. Lots of stuff planned around the day. Got terse e mail 48 hrs before telling me unknown attendees had pulled out and I wasn’t a financially viable concern.
Would recommend same tour entirely with London walks..,top guiding and tour runs every day as planned no matter who turns up. Pay on the day..and full refund with 24 hrs notice…what’s not to like.Same thing…just guaranteed.
Would recommend same tour entirely with London walks..,top guiding and tour runs every day as planned no matter who turns up. Pay on the day..and full refund with 24 hrs notice…what’s not to like.Same thing…just guaranteed.
Written 6 June 2023
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We are sorry to have caused such disappointment for this lady and her son. The main group cancelled just three days before the tour was due to commence. It is a very rare occurrence. We offered a full refund plus a free tour for four people at a later date with an open ended timeframe. We also offered to provide our exclusive list of the most interesting cases on at the Old Bailey on the day of the cancelled tour so they could go and watch a trial if so desired. The guide is a former crime reporter at the court and he compiles this information from his contacts. Please accept our sincere apologies.
Written 7 June 2023
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Manju
London, UK2 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
Excellent tour - informative and interesting both in terms of history and current practice. You are also shown where and how to watch live cases at The Old Bailey afterwards.
Written 6 June 2023
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KBGCSG
Ohio53 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Top notch. Tim was experienced through previous employment as a journalist at the courts. He had great insight into the history of the buildings and the courts as well as the present day functioning. We shared a pint after the tour and went off topic as he and my husband commiserated supporting losing “football” teams (Tim- Tottenham, my husband - Cleveland Browns.) Tim then guided us to the criminal court where we sat in on a pre-trial hearing for a perfect cap to the day.
Written 18 May 2023
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