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The Tolhouse Gaol

Museum, £3.05-£3.95

The Toalhouse Gaol Museum

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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.

www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

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.

Opening details

2018:
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:
18 May 2018 (evening 6-10pm) for Museums at Night events.

Prices

2018 Admission Prices:

Museum Pass holders and under 4's free.

Adult £3.95, Conc £3.75
Young Person (4-16) £3.35, Under 4’s FREE
2 Adults + all children £13.90
1 Adult + all children £10.45
Twilight ticket (1 hour before closing) £1.50

Discount for groups, telephone 01493 743943 (non schools) 01493 743944 (schools).

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Mr Andrew Smith

01493 858900

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www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

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Address

Tolhouse Street,
Great Yarmouth,
Norfolk,
NR30 2SH

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

Directions

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Map 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

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)

Public 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

12
Number of steps to entrance

Handrail by steps

Entrance is well lit