Transport yourself back in time as you learn about two centuries of policing history.
It’s a great day out for all, so round up your family and friends and be part of policing history at our very own Victorian lock-up.
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The Lock Up has stood on Steelhouse Lane since 1891. In that time, it has seen some of Birmingham’s worst criminals. Join us for this special one of a kind event and hear tales of true crime, horrendous acts and deeds.
Date: 13th September 2026
Time: Tours run every 20 minutes starting from 10:40
Tickets: £15.00
The year is 1891 and we ask you to join us on Friday 18th September for our Victorian inspired murder mystery night, The Murder of …
Date: 18th September 2026
Time: Doors open at 18:15 for a 18:30 start
Tickets: £24.00
Birmingham Comedy Festival presents:
Laurel and Hardy Make Music
Three classic black and white comedies featuring the greatest double-act of all time, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy – including Below Zero, rarely seen early silent You’re Darn Tootin’ and their iconic 1932 Oscar-winning landmark, The Music Box.
Birmingham Comedy Festival
Friday 2 to Sunday 11 October 2026
www.bhamcomfest.co.uk
Date: 9th October 2026
Time: Doors open at 18:30, show starts at 19:00
Tickets: £11.00
With over 200 years of history across the West Midlands it’s not surprising, but always delightful, when visitors add to our story with their own …
In 2026 we are celebrating 10 years since the closing of the Lock-up as a custody facility. In the autumn, we will have a special …
This year we converted the former Lock-up kitchen to a brand new exhibition space; with display cabinets kindly donated by the Birmingham Museum and Art …
