Essential information about visiting Tolhouse Gaol

The essentials

Teacher-led visit: 1 hour free of charge - must be pre-booked due to limited opening hours
Maximum group size - one class of around 30 pupils
Learning programme offer: Key stages 2, 3 and 4
Cost of events £4.00 per pupil, adults free of charge - number of adults limited

Housed in a former 12^th century merchant's house, the Tolhouse is one of the oldest prisons in the country
Real stories of thieves, smugglers, witches, pirates and murderers; transportations and executions
Great collections and many hands-on displays
The Tolhouse is just two minutes from the South Quay, which is well worth a visit. There is an excellent safe walkway along the riverside, from which historic buildings such as Yarmouth's grand Town Hall may be observed. King Street and St George's Hall are also nearby.

There is limited road parking, public pay & display car parks are available nearby.