Royal Courts of Justice, London

Name: Royal Courts of Justice
Address: London, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 7947 6000

#619 among attractions in London

Gothic Revival architecture, Architecture, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

The Royal Courts of Justice, commonly called the Law Courts, is a court building in Westminster which houses the High Court and Court of Appeal of England and Wales. The High Court also sits on circuit and in other major cities. Designed by George Edmund Street, who died before it was completed, it is a large grey stone edifice in the Victorian Gothic style built in the 1870s and opened by Queen Victoria in 1882. It is one of the largest courts in Europe. It is a Grade I listed building. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1882 (142 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 51°30'51"N, 0°6'48"W

Address

City of Westminster (St. James's)London United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 7947 6000

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Day trips

Royal Courts of Justice – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Two Temple Place, Courtauld Institute of Art, Temple Church, St Clement Danes.

~970 ftS
Gothic Revival architecture, Museum, Art museum
Two Temple Place, London
5 min walk • Two Temple Place is an architectural gem tucked away in the bustling heart of London, England. Built in the late 19th century, this neo-Gothic mansion is not only a testament to the city's rich history but also serves as a cultural venue showcasing diverse exhibitions...
~1330 ftSW
Museum
Courtauld Institute of Art, London
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London, the Courtauld Institute of Art is a prestigious college specializing in the study of art history, conservation, and curating. It is renowned for its distinguished faculty and an exceptional collection of artworks housed in the Courtauld...
~810 ftSE
Church, Romanesque architecture, Temple
Temple Church, London
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London's legal quarter, the Temple Church stands as a testament to the city's rich and diverse history. This remarkable church was originally built by the Knights Templar, the order of crusading monks made famous by their role in the Crusades...
~430 ftS
Christopher Wren, Church, Baroque architecture
St Clement Danes, London
3 min walk • St Clement Danes is an Anglican church in the City of Westminster, London. It is situated outside the Royal Courts of Justice on the Strand.
~370 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, Shopping
Twinings, London
2 min walk • The Twinings Museum is a small museum adjacent to the Twinings shop at 216, Strand, in London, England.
~1100 ftN
Park
Lincoln's Inn, London
6 min walk • The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn is one of the four Inns of Court in London to which barristers of England and Wales belong and where they are called to the Bar.
~710 ftSW
Church, Baroque architecture, Georgian architecture
St Mary le Strand, London
4 min walk • St Mary le Strand is a Church of England church at the eastern end of the Strand in the City of Westminster, London. It lies within the Deanery of Westminster within the Diocese of London.
~1310 ftSE
Memorial
National Submarine War Memorial, London
7 min walk • The National Submariners' War Memorial is a war memorial on the Victoria Embankment in London, England, between Waterloo Bridge and Blackfriars Bridge.
~770 ftSE
Forts and castles
Middle Temple, London
4 min walk • The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple, commonly known simply as Middle Temple, is one of the four Inns of Court exclusively entitled to call their members to the English Bar as barristers, the others being the Inner Temple, Gray's Inn and Lincoln's Inn.
~560 ftS
Nightlife
The Edgar Wallace, London
3 min walk • The Edgar Wallace is a public house at 40–41 Essex Street, London WC2, at the corner with Devereux Court. The pub dates back to 1777, and was originally The Essex Head.
~860 ftN
Memorial
Lincoln's Inn Chapel, London
5 min walk • Lincoln's Inn War Memorial is a war memorial in Lincoln's Inn, London. It was erected in 1921 as a memorial to members of the Inn of Court who died on active service during the First World War. It became a Grade II listed building in 1999.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Royal Courts of Justice open?

Royal Courts of Justice is open:

Monday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Royal Courts of Justice?

Nearby attractions include Twinings, London (2 min walk), St Clement Danes, London (3 min walk), St Mary le Strand, London (4 min walk), Hunterian Museum, London (4 min walk).

How to get to Royal Courts of Justice by public transport?

The nearest stations to Royal Courts of Justice:

Bus

The Royal Courts of Justice • Lines: 26, N26 (3 min walk)
Aldwych / Australia House • Lines: 11, 15, 26, 341, 76, N11, N15, N199, N21, N26, N550, N551, N89 (3 min walk)

Metro

Temple • Lines: Circle, District (6 min walk)
Chancery Lane • Lines: Central (7 min walk)

Train

City Thameslink (11 min walk)
London Blackfriars (13 min walk)

Ferry

Festival Pier • Lines: Green Tour (14 min walk)
Blackfriars Pier • Lines: Rb6 (15 min walk)

Light rail

Bank Platform 10 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa (28 min walk)