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Universally known as the Old Bailey, this is probably the most famous criminal court in the world, and has been London's principal criminal court for centuries. The courthouses are built on the site of Old Newgate Prison. Although there is no public access to the precincts of the Central Criminal Court, public galleries are open for viewing of trials in session. There's no access to under 14s and big groups are advised to contact Head of Security in advance. Case listings can be found on the Court Services website.
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London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
24 Ludgate Hill, EC4M | 2 minutes from Old Bailey
This neat and simple hotel gets all the basics right. The prices are sensible, the rooms are simply and attractively decorated, there's a decent little bistro, ... More
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19 New Bridge Street, EC4V | 5 minutes from Old Bailey
Located in the very heart of the Square Mile, Crowne Plaza London The City is a newly renovated hotel set on the site of Henry VIII's ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
1-2 Serjeant's Inn, EC4Y | 6 minutes from Old Bailey
Amazing hotel, located right in the heart of the city. The Apex Temple Court Hotel is a landmark building that has been converted into a four ... More

London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
St Paul's Churchyard, City, London EC4M | 4 minutes from Old Bailey
Being the cathedral of the capital city, St Paul's is officially the spiritual home of Great Britain. The funerals of Lord Nelson, the Duke of Wellington ... More

London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
West Smithfield, Clerkenwell, London EC1A | 5 minutes from Old Bailey
St Bartholomew the Great is a historic church founded in 1123 and the oldest parish church in the City of London. Features include the pre-Reformation octagonal ... More

London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Fleet Street, Temple, Holborn, London EC4Y | 8 minutes from Old Bailey
Temple Church sits within the Inner Temple of the Inns of Court, and was originally consecrated in 1185 as the spiritual and actual home of the ... More
Sights and Attractions near Old Bailey

London > Attractions >
New Street Square, City, London EC4A | 5 minutes from Old Bailey
Just off New Fetter Lane, New Street Square is a quiet space in Holborn where you can shop and stop off for a bite to eat. ... More

London > Attractions > Museums
150 London Wall, City, London EC2Y | 5 minutes from Old Bailey
Experience the real flavour of London life from the prehistoric to present day when you visit the Museum of London, a modern ... More

London > Attractions >
Cowcross Street, EC1M | 7 minutes from Old Bailey
Nestled between Cowcross Street, Britton Street and St John Street, and a stone's throw from Farringdon Station, Cowcross Yards was ... More

London > Entertainment >
Kings Reach, Victoria Embankment, Holborn, London EC4Y | 8 minutes from Old Bailey
One of the last three surviving warships of the Royal Navy built during the First World War and the first type of warship built specifically for ... More

London > Entertainment > Theatres
Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | 9 minutes from Old Bailey
The Barbican Centre's two theatre spaces - the Barbican Theatre and The Pit - offer everything from gritty reality to far-flung fantasy, from dance to ... More

London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | 9 minutes from Old Bailey
Described by the Queen as 'one of the wonders of the modern world' , the Barbican Centre has also been voted 'London's ugliest building'. Ugly or ... More

London > Shopping > Markets
West Smithfield, Clerkenwell, London EC1A | 5 minutes from Old Bailey
For tenants of Smithfield Market getting up in the dark is the nothing out of the ordinary; with the market opening at 4am these hard ... More

London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
15-17 New Street Square, Fetter Lane, City, London EC4A | 6 minutes from Old Bailey
Organic, wild and artisan food is supplied by the likes of the River Cottage at this food emporium which, is the second Natural Kitchen to open ... More

London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
91 Cowcross Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 6 minutes from Old Bailey
Its location opposite Smithfield Market is a very appropriate spot for the Farm Collective to set up shop. Working with select farmers and small producers, this outlet ... More

London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
118/119 Newgate Street, City, London EC1A | 1 minute from Old Bailey
Nero is probably the best of the Capital’s coffee shop chains. Offers a wide range of authentic Italian coffee in a pleasant relaxed environment. Snacks include ... More

London > Restaurants > Japanese restaurants
6 Holborn Viaduct, City, London EC1A | 1 minute from Old Bailey
Japanese cuisine ... More

London > Restaurants > British restaurants
Rose Street, Paternoster Square, City, London EC4M | 1 minute from Old Bailey
British Cuisine... More

London > Education > Career Services
4-6 Staple Inn, Holborn, London WC1V | 8 minutes from Old Bailey
Situated in the heart of London, Career Energy – formed in March 2002 - offers comprehensive advice on careers, career change and job searching. They’ll analyse ... More

London > Education > Universities and Colleges
1 Sheffield Street, Holborn, London WC2A | 13 minutes from Old Bailey
The award-winning Saw Swee Hock Student Centre, designed by Irish architects O'Donnell + Tuomey and awarded the RIBA London Building of the Year Award in 2014, ... More

London > Education > Evening Classes
Garden Floor, 6 Coldbath Square, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 13 minutes from Old Bailey
One day workshops, offering a friendly no-nonsense approach to teaching about wine, suitable for everyone from beginners to experts. Courses take place at the following venues: Atlas PH, ... More


London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
King Edward Street, City, London EC4M | 4 minutes from Old Bailey
Bounded in by surrounding office buildings, Postman's Park's appeal lies in what it symbolises as much as how it looks. Located just north of St Paul's ... More

London > Leisure > Martial Arts
Topnotch Health Club, 3 Tudor Street, City, London EC4Y | 6 minutes from Old Bailey
Grandmaster Gedo Chang's Hapkido martial arts schools emphasises practical self-defence, confidence, balance and fitness. The ancient Korean martial art of Hapkido is made up of three components: ... More

London > Nightlife > Pubs
1 Fleet Place, Farringdon, EC4M | 2 minutes from Old Bailey
The Conductor is a Fullers pub and restaurant on Fleet Place in Farringdon serving indulgent craft beer, cocktails, mocktails and premium non-alcoholic tipples. Food options ... More

London > Restaurants > Gastropub
2 - 3 Creed Lane, City, London EC4V | 3 minutes from Old Bailey
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Nightlife near Old Bailey

London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
1 St Brides Passage, Fleet Street, EC4Y | 4 minutes from Old Bailey
A wine bar and shop selling wines directly from independent vineyards, Humble Grape opened its first wine bar and shop in Battersea ... More

London > Nightlife > Bars
East Poultry Avenue, Smithfield Markets, EC1A | 4 minutes from Old Bailey
Located underneath London's historic Smithfield Market, Oriole is an underground cabinet of curiosities and a classy cocktail bar with a great atmosphere and live ... More

London > Nightlife > Bars
50-52 Long Acre Lane, EC1A | 5 minutes from Old Bailey
Following the huge success of the Cocktail Trading Company in Oxford Circus, launched in January 2015, the award winning team ... More
Meeting venue hire near Old Bailey

London > Business > Venue Hire
18 West Smithfield, City, London EC1A | 3 minutes from Old Bailey
Opened by the Queen in 2002 and designed by Sir Michael Hopkins and Partners Haberdashers' Hall was the first new livery hall in the Square Mile ... More

London > Business > Venue Hire
87 Bartholomew Close, Barbican, City, London EC1A | 4 minutes from Old Bailey
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London > Business > Venue Hire
The Mermaid, Puddledock, City, London EC4V | 5 minutes from Old Bailey
The self-proclaimed best kept events secret in the City, the newly refurbished Mermaid events and conference centre in Blackfriars boasts a 600-seat theatre-style auditorium and numerous ... More
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