Step inside the world's most renowned courthouse and uncover centuries of legal history, infamous trials, and hidden stories. The Old Bailey has stood as England and Wales' Central Criminal Court, but its past stretches back to the 1100s when Newgate Prison occupied this very site—a place of confinement and public execution. The last public hanging took place in 1868, with the final execution held behind closed doors in 1902.
These exclusive after-hours guided tours reveal the building's remarkable secrets: ornate artworks, the imposing cells, and the spaces where landmark cases have been tried. Despite its historical weight, the Old Bailey remains a fully operational court, blending the weight of centuries with modern justice in action.
