Tolhouse Museum
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Overview
You can discover the fate of convicted thieves, smugglers, witches, pirates and murderers at a time when punishments included transportation or execution in this gruesome but fascinating museum. It’s housed in one of the oldest prisons in the country, and tells the story of Great Yarmouth’s criminals and punishment. Other exhibits detail the history of this former 12th-century merchant’s house that went on to become one of the town’s most important civic buildings.
Features
- Opening Times
- Opening Times: Open during school hols, special event days and selected other dates (see website for details)
- Facilities
- Parking nearby
- Children
- Suitable for children of all ages
About the area
The North Norfolk Coast is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and probably the finest of its kind in Europe. Here you’ll find a string of quaint villages and small towns – Holkham, Wells-next-the-Sea and Cley next the Sea are 21st-century favourites, while Sheringham and Cromer are classic examples of a good old-fashioned seaside resort where grand Victorian hotels look out to sea.
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