Watch a trial at the Old Bailey

: Old Bailey, Corner of Newgate and Old Bailey Street, The City, London51.515491 -0.101998
Date:: 2nd January to 30th December 2013 -- Mon to Fri (except Bank Holidays, and the day immediately after) -- 10 AM to 1 PM, and 2 PM to 5 PM (approx); Sittings are reduced throughout August
Cost:: Free to watch. Spaces are limited. See cityoflondon.gov.uk
Tel:: +44 (0) 207 248 3277
Buses:: 4 8 11 15 17 23 25 26 45 46 56 63 76 100 176 243 388 521
Trains:: Barbican CRC H&C MET, Blackfriars CRC DSC, Farringdon CRC H&C MET, Mansion House CRC DSC, St. Paul’s CNTNote: The best station for Old Bailey is St Pauls. We can help you get there from any train station:
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It's not everyone's idea of a good day out, but it can be fascinating watching the long arm of the law in action at the Old Bailey. Members of the public can sit in the court galleries for free. You will find a list of the day's proceedings by the front door.

Obviously, it's not somewhere where you can go for a giggle and a chat, as it's a deadly serious business. Seats are very limited inside and there are no storage facilities -- so make sure you leave your bags, cameras and mobile phones at home as you won't get them past security.

Note: Children under the age of 14 will not be admitted, and older children may be asked for proof of age.

The Old Bailey is officially known as London’s Central Criminal Court. The 18 galleries are normally all open to the public, and numbers 1, 2 and 3 tend to have the best cases. The court has hosted some of the most famous trials in British criminal history – including those of Oscar Wilde and the Kray Twins.

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