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Behind the Library.Parking
Restricted on-street parking. Pay and display car park near location.Access
There are a lot of steps and uneven floor surfaces throughout the building and wheelchair users can only access one room via a second entrance. Visitors with disabilities may bring one companion in free. Assistance dogs are welcome.Admission
Adult: £3.30Adult in Family Group: £2.70
Concession*: £2.80
Young Person (4-16): £1.80
Museums Pass holders and under 4s free. Discounts for groups, ring 01493 743943 (non schools), 01493 743944 (schools).
*Disabled visitors, over 60s and students.
Opening Times
1 April – 1 November 2009Mon - Fri: 10am - 5pm
Sat & Sun: 12noon – 4pm
Postal Address
Great Yarmouth MuseumsTolhouse Street
Great Yarmouth
Norfolk NR30 2SH
Telephone
01493 745526or
01493 858900Fax
01493 745459
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The Tolhouse
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.
the cells
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