SUPREME COURT OF NEW SOUTH WALES LEGAL HISTORY TOUR
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
DURATION: approx. 1.45 hours
COST: free of charge for eligible schools
GROUP SIZE: 15 – 35 Students
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 or food can enter the Court. After Security use the Supreme Court elevators to reach Level 13.
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) or the Online Registry 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.
A risk assessment document will be sent out ahead of your booked tour.
We will give you a call 1 or 2 days ahead of your booking to discuss final details. Alternatively, 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,")
