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The Tolhouse Gaol
The Tolhouse Gaol
Museum, next open Sun 26 May - Sun 2 Jun 2019, £3.05-£3.95
01493 858900
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www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk
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Tolhouse Street,
Great Yarmouth,
Norfolk,
NR30 2SH
Details
Visit one of the UK's oldest gaols, dating back to the 12th century. See the original cells and discover the fate of the thieves, smugglers, witches, pirates and murderers who were confined here. Use the free audio guide to hear the gaoler and his prisoners describe their experiences.
There are no toilet facilities in the Tolhouse Gaol – Great Yarmouth Library toilets can be used during normal opening hours (NB closed on Sundays and Bank Holidays) There are a lot of steps and uneven floor surfaces in this historic building. Access for people with mobility issues and wheelchairs is possible but has to be booked in advance, due to an extra member of staff needing to be present to operate the lift (NB the lift cannot be used unless prior booking made as it links to the library building). For any queries please tel. (01493) 858900 or 743930.
Opening details
| Season Dates | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Sun 26 May - Sun 2 Jun 2019 | Mon - Thu 10:00 to 16:00 | Fri 18:00 to 22:00 | Sun 10:00 to 16:00 |
| Thu 25 - Fri 26 Jul 2019 | Mon - Thu 10:00 to 16:00 | Fri 18:00 to 22:00 | Sun 10:00 to 16:00 |
| Sun 28 Jul - Tue 3 Sep 2019 | Mon - Thu 10:00 to 16:00 | Fri 18:00 to 22:00 | Sun 10:00 to 16:00 |
| Sat 7 - Sun 8 Sep 2019 | Sat - Sun 10:00 to 16:00 |
| Sat 14 - Sun 15 Sep 2019 | Sat - Sun 10:00 to 16:00 |
| Thu 19 - Sun 22 Sep 2019 | Thu 10:00 to 16:00 | Fri 18:00 to 22:00 | Sat - Sun 10:00 to 16:00 |
| Sun 20 - Sun 27 Oct 2019 | Mon - Thu 10:00 to 16:00 | Fri 18:00 to 22:00 | Sun 10:00 to 16:00 |
Mon to Fri 10am-4pm and Sun 10am-4pm during Norfolk school holidays only (closed most Saturdays unless specified otherwise - please check before visiting) plus additional dates/times listed.
Evening opening on:
17 May 2019 (evening 6-10pm) for Museums at Night event.
Prices
2019 Admission Prices:
Museum Pass holders and under 4's free.
Adult £4.10
Concession £3.90
Young Person £3.50
Family + 2 adults £14.45
Family + 1 adult £10.85
Twilight ticket (one hour before closing) £1.50
Discount for groups, telephone 01493 743943 (non schools) 01493 743944 (schools).
Also at this Venue
Group VisitsLocation
Directions
Plan route using Google mapsMap reference: TG 524072 Lat: 52.60430 Long: 1.72743
By Road:
From the A47 : At Vauxhall roundabout take 2nd exit. At next roundabout take 3rd exit and follow signs for Historic South Quay.
Pay & display parking available nearby.
Parking: with charge
Facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
Accepts groups
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
Smoking not allowed
There are no toilet facilities in the Tolhouse Gaol – Great Yarmouth Library toilets can be used during normal opening hours (NB closed on Sundays and Bank Holidays) There are a lot of steps and uneven floor surfaces in this historic building. Access for people with mobility issues and wheelchairs is possible but has to be booked in advance, due to an extra member of staff needing to be present to operate the lift (NB the lift cannot be used unless prior booking made as it links to the library building). For any queries please tel. (01493) 858900 or 743930.
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
Designated parking for guests with disabilities- Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
- is solid
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Is flat (i.e. without steps)
Designated parking for guests with disabilitiesPublic Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
- From the entrance to reception / ticket area
- To the gift shop
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Lift equipped with raised floor numbers or braille numbers or letters
- Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
- Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)
- Visitor information available in audio format
Entrance
- Steps to the main entrance
- 12Number of steps to entrance
- Handrail by steps
- Entrance is well lit
