YOUR VISIT
Below you'll find everything you need to know about the venue — from where to take your seat to how to find the courtroom doors.
Box Office opening times
MONDAY
CLOSED
TUESDAY - SATURDAY
12:00PM - 8:00PM
SUNDAY
12:00PM - 3:30PM
Location
London County Hall is situated on the South Bank of the River Thames beside the London Eye and the Westminster Bridge, and opposite the Houses of Parliament. The entrance of Witness for the Prosecution is located on Belvedere Road.
The official postal address:
London County Hall,
Belvedere Road,
SE1 7PB
Directions
By Train & Underground
County Hall is within walking distance to Waterloo, Embankment, Charing Cross and Westminster stations, with access to National Rail services and District, Circle, Jubilee, Northern and Bakerloo lines on London Underground.
For latest underground updates please visit the TFL website here.
By Bus
Bus routes to County Hall include the no. 211, 77 and 381. For latest bus updates please visit the TFL website here.
By Car
Driving to Witness for the Prosecution may be challenging due to our central London location. Usually it is quicker and easier to take public transport to reach us. If you do need to drive, there are three car parks within walking distance located around the South Bank area. Please note that we are within the Congestion Charge Zone.
On Foot
Situated on the South Bank of the River Thames, we are within reasonable walking distance of a number of iconic landmarks such as the London Eye, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, the Southbank Centre and Westminster. For the best tourist walking routes please visit the TFL website here.
Walking paths
Walking from Westminster Station
Exit to Westminster Bridge, cross the Thames with the Houses of Parliament at your back, and follow the path toward County Hall — the courtroom looms ahead.
Walking from Waterloo Station
Leave via the South Bank exit, pass through the bustle of the station, and stroll along the riverside toward the London Eye — justice waits within County Hall.
Walking From Lambeth North Station
Step out into quiet backstreets, weave your way past historic buildings, and approach County Hall from behind — a hidden path to the heart of the trial.
History of the building
17 July 1922
Designed by architect Ralph Knott, County Hall was officially opened by King George V and Queen Mary on 17 July 1922 after construction began prior to the First World War in 1911.
64 Years
For 64 years, County Hall served as the headquarters of local government for London, initially the London County Council and later the Greater London Council.
Seating for 200 members
The octagonal Council Chamber sits at the centre of County Hall, and provided seating for over 200 council members and four galleries overlooking the Chamber for the public and members of the press.