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The grand and elaborate Gothic architecture of this esteemed building seems apt for the centrepiece of the British Legal system. Built by the architect G E Street in 1882, it is said to be his finest achievement.
It is here, just off the Strand, the High Court presides over the most serious civil trials in the country including divorce, libel and civil liability. Criminal cases are handled by the Old Bailey.
The interior is a magnificent labyrinth of 35 long corridors and 1000 rooms, of which 88 are court rooms. On the first floor there is a small costume exhibition displaying the stately legal outfits worn throughout history.
A guided tour is run twice on a monthly basis, otherwise visitors are invited to explore the building and watch lawyers adorned in robes and wigs battle it out in court.
Do be aware that judges will not suffer interruption when they are passing judgement or witnesses are taking oaths.
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Rosewood London
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
252 High Holborn, WC1V | 6 minutes from Royal Courts of Justice
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252 High Holborn, WC1V | 6 minutes from Royal Courts of Justice
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The Montague on the Gardens
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
15 Montague Street, WC1B | 13 minutes from Royal Courts of Justice
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15 Montague Street, WC1B | 13 minutes from Royal Courts of Justice
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Corinthia Hotel London
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
Whitehall Place, SW1A | 13 minutes from Royal Courts of Justice
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Whitehall Place, SW1A | 13 minutes from Royal Courts of Justice
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Holborn, London EC4A | 3 minutes from Royal Courts of Justice
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Holborn, London EC4A | 3 minutes from Royal Courts of Justice
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London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Leicester Square, Soho, London WC2H | 14 minutes from Royal Courts of Justice
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Leicester Square, Soho, London WC2H | 14 minutes from Royal Courts of Justice
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Soho, London WC2H | 14 minutes from Royal Courts of Justice
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Soho, London WC2H | 14 minutes from Royal Courts of Justice
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Strand, Holborn, London WC2A | Same location as Royal Courts of Justice
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Strand, Holborn, London WC2A | Same location as Royal Courts of Justice
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Hunterian Museum
London > Attractions > Museums
35-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, Holborn, London WC2A | 2 minutes from Royal Courts of Justice
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35-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, Holborn, London WC2A | 2 minutes from Royal Courts of Justice
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Temple Church
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Fleet Street, Temple, Holborn, London EC4Y | 3 minutes from Royal Courts of Justice
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Fleet Street, Temple, Holborn, London EC4Y | 3 minutes from Royal Courts of Justice
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213 Strand, Holborn, London WC2R | 2 minutes from Royal Courts of Justice
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213 Strand, Holborn, London WC2R | 2 minutes from Royal Courts of Justice
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Portugal Street, Holborn, London WC2A | 4 minutes from Royal Courts of Justice
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Portugal Street, Holborn, London WC2A | 4 minutes from Royal Courts of Justice
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Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 5 minutes from Royal Courts of Justice
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Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 5 minutes from Royal Courts of Justice
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13 Portsmouth Street, Holborn, London WC2A | 3 minutes from Royal Courts of Justice
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13 Portsmouth Street, Holborn, London WC2A | 3 minutes from Royal Courts of Justice
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Chancery House 53-64 Chancery Lane, Holborn, London WC2A | 5 minutes from Royal Courts of Justice
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Chancery House 53-64 Chancery Lane, Holborn, London WC2A | 5 minutes from Royal Courts of Justice
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Apostrophe
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215 The Strand, Holborn, London WC2R | 2 minutes from Royal Courts of Justice
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215 The Strand, Holborn, London WC2R | 2 minutes from Royal Courts of Justice
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229 - 230 Strand, Aldwych, Holborn, London WC2R | 2 minutes from Royal Courts of Justice
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115 Chancery Lane, Holborn, Holborn, London WC2A | 2 minutes from Royal Courts of Justice
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Saw Swee Hock Student Centre
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1 Sheffield Street, Holborn, London WC2A | 3 minutes from Royal Courts of Justice
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1 Sheffield Street, Holborn, London WC2A | 3 minutes from Royal Courts of Justice
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Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 5 minutes from Royal Courts of Justice
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Career Energy
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4-6 Staple Inn, Holborn, London WC1V | 5 minutes from Royal Courts of Justice
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252 High Holborn, Holborn, London WC1V | 6 minutes from Royal Courts of Justice
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Topnotch Health Club, 3 Tudor Street, City, London EC4Y | 7 minutes from Royal Courts of Justice
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London > Restaurants > Gastropub
26 Furnival Street, Holborn, London EC4A | 4 minutes from Royal Courts of Justice
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Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese
London > Nightlife > Pubs
145 Fleet Street, City, London EC4A | 5 minutes from Royal Courts of Justice
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145 Fleet Street, City, London EC4A | 5 minutes from Royal Courts of Justice
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Charles Merser & Co.
London > Nightlife > Bars
44 Essex Street, Sign of the Post and Hound, WC2R | 2 minutes from Royal Courts of Justice
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44 Essex Street, Sign of the Post and Hound, WC2R | 2 minutes from Royal Courts of Justice
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London > Nightlife > Bars
The Waldorf Hilton, WC2B | 5 minutes from Royal Courts of Justice
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London > Nightlife > Bars
Somerset House, Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 5 minutes from Royal Courts of Justice
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Somerset House, Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 5 minutes from Royal Courts of Justice
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Treasury Office, Holborn, London WC2A | 3 minutes from Royal Courts of Justice
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Treasury Office, Holborn, London WC2A | 3 minutes from Royal Courts of Justice
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Middle Temple Hall
London > Business > Venue Hire
2 Plowden Buildings Middle Temple Lane, Holborn, London EC4Y | 3 minutes from Royal Courts of Justice
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2 Plowden Buildings Middle Temple Lane, Holborn, London EC4Y | 3 minutes from Royal Courts of Justice
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Two Temple Place
London > Business > Venue Hire
Two Temple Place, Holborn, London WC2R | 3 minutes from Royal Courts of Justice
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Two Temple Place, Holborn, London WC2R | 3 minutes from Royal Courts of Justice
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