ABOUT THE TOUR
The Supreme Court of New South Wales is a living institution, and a vital organ in our functioning democracy. It also has a rich history which itself provides a unique lens into the history of the colony and, subsequently, the State, of New South Wales.
We invite you to discover 200 years of the Supreme Court starting at the contemporary Banco Court and ending in the heritage King Street Courts. Learn about famous criminal trials, colonial law, and historic traditions rooted in the Supreme Court.
THE DETAILS
TIMING: 8:45 AM – 10:30 AM or 11:30 AM – 1:15 PM
(Other times available on request, please send us an email to book@journeywalks.com with your request)
DURATION: approx. 1.45 hours
COST: free of charge for eligible schools
GROUP SIZE: 15 – 25 Students + 1-3 Teachers
MEETING POINT: Foyer of the Law Courts Building, 184 Philip Street, Sydney 2000
Note: all entering the Law Courts Building will have to pass through airport like security scanners and no glass bottles, food or sharp items (including scissors) can enter the Court. These can be cloaked with the front desk and collected after the tour again.
Note: If you preferred date and/ or time is not available, please send us an email to book@journeywalks.com and we will try our best to accommodate the tour for you and your students.
“I just wanted to say a massive thank you to Max for the amazing tour of the Supreme Courts yesterday.The level of knowledge Max shared with our students, along with the access to the courts, was incredible. It was truly a fantastic learning experience. While the students were quiet yesterday, many have since said how much they enjoyed it and how much they learned. Max was able to communicate his detailed knowledge of court history in a way that was absolutely perfect for the students. They were engaged the whole time.Thanks again, and I really hope we’ll be able to bring our class again next year! If you’re able to let us know when bookings open, that would be absolutely wonderful.Best regards,
Tim”
“Thank you for your wonderful tour this morning. The students have been discussing all the interesting stories and have been asking us lots of questions. We were able to view a couple of bail hearings to complete our day.
Thank you very much. We’re looking forward to sharing this experience with a new group of students next year.Many thanks,Deborah”
FAQ’s
Yes – as members of the public you can take the students to watch a trial or hearing either at King Street or Law Courts (unless there is a sign on the door saying closed court).
Please check Court List (posted daily at 3:30pm) ahead of your visit to see which cases are listed for the day.
The guide will meet the group in the foyer of the Law Courts Building, 184 Philip Street, Sydney 2000 before security.
Everyone entering the Law Courts Building will have to pass through airport like security scanners and no glass bottles or food can enter the Court.
At the moment we cannot offer tours any later in the day, however we might be able to make an exception. Contact us on book@journeywalks.com with your preferred date and time and we will get back to you with options.
We have an approved risk assessment in place, if you would like a copy of the document please email us on book@journeywalks.com
If you would like to discuss any details ahead of the tour, you can contact us directly on 0421 269 240.
Unfortunately the tour is not fully accessible. The tour goes through a variety of locations at the Supreme Court across different buildings, both contemporary and heritage, whose designs and facilities differ markedly.
A few steps are involved in the tour and unfortunately the last stretch of the tour does not have special access available for guests with impaired mobility.
IN PARTNERSHIP
![Lieutenant Governor of New South Wales Sir William Portus Cullen and Lady Eliza Jane Cullen holding a bouquet of flowers, New South Wales, ca. 1930 [picture]. [nla.pic-vn6266883]](https://journeywalks.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sir-William-and-Lady-Cullen-500x500.jpg "Lieutenant Governor of New South Wales Sir William Portus Cullen")
![Percy Coleman outside the Supreme Court wearing a wig and gown, New South Wales, 10 March 1933 [picture]. [nla.pic-vn6266068]](https://journeywalks.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Percy-Coleman-outside-the-Supreme-Court-wearing-a-wig-and-gown-NSW-500x500.jpg "Percy Coleman outside the Supreme Court wearing a wig and gown,")
