The Tolhouse

The Tolhouse
Tolhouse Street
Great Yarmouth
Norfolk
NR30 2SH
England

Website

www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/

E-mail

yarmouth.museums@norfolk.gov.uk

Telephone

01493 858900

Fax

01493 745459

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Visit one of the oldest prisons in the country and explore Great Yarmouth’s story of crime and punishment. Use the free audio guide to hear the gaoler and his prisoners describe their experiences. Discover the fate of thieves, smugglers, witches, pirates and murderers when punishment included transportation and execution. Enjoy the hands-on activities and find out about the history of this 12th Century medieval former merchant’s house which was transformed into one of the town’s most important civic buildings.

Venue Type:

Museum

 Opening hours

Please note that opening times for the Tolhouse Museum will change from those in previous years and will be as follows from 1 April 2012.

The museum will be open for school holidays only during the 2012/13 season on the following days from 1 April 2012 to 24 February 2013 inclusive.


Mon – Fri: 10am – 4pm

Sat: CLOSED

Sun: 12noon – 4pm

 Admission charges

Adult: £3.50
Concession*: £2.90
Young Person (4-16): £2.00
Museums Pass holders and under 4s free. Discounts for groups, ring 01493 743943 (non schools), 01493 743944 (schools).

*Disabled visitors, over 60s and students.

Collection details

Archaeology, Coins and Medals, Social History

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