Are you searching for a truly standout venue for your next corporate event? Want to host an away day like no other? Or fancy a change of scenery for your next team meeting? Look no further – join us at the Lock-up for an extraordinary and unforgettable experience!
Simply fill out the below enquiry form, detailing the nature of your event and any optional extras required, and a member of our team will get back to you to plan your day.
A unique venue for your next meeting, away day, or celebration!
What’s included?



- WiFi access for your convenience.
- A projector and screen are available, just remember to bring your own laptop.
- Enjoy complimentary entry to the museum when you book for more than 2 hours.
- For whole building bookings, we offer the option of including a captivating tour, intriguing talk, or thrilling murder mystery team building activity – simply select your preference below.
- Optional catering services to enhance your event.
What are the options?

Board Room Hire
£50 per hour
Perfect for intimate meetings, our conference space can accommodate up to 12 people. Television with HDMI link and video conferencing available.

Whole Museum Daytime
Less than 30 people £750 Full-Day (9am – 5pm)
30+ People £1000 Full-Day (9am – 5pm)
Unlock the Lock-Up for up to 100 guests with an exclusive hire; including projection and presentation equipment, and variable layout options.

Whole Museum Evening
Price on enquiry
Make your evening event truly unique – with optional guided tours, historic talks, or murder mysteries all set in this atmospheric Victorian building.
Terms and Conditions for booking:
The Payee shall indemnify and keep the Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands indemnified in relation to all losses, damages, liabilities, demands, costs and expenses (including all legal and other professional fees, costs and expenses), claims, actions and proceedings (including all consequential, direct, indirect, special or incidental loss or punitive damages or loss, fines, penalties, interest and loss of profit or any other form of economic loss (including loss of reputation) that the Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands incurs under or in connection with this agreement.
The Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands is not liable to the Payee or any other person for any damage or liability caused by any stoppage or defect in any plant or machinery or any interruption to services or utilities serving the building or area, nor for any death of or injury to the Payee, nor for any damage to any property.
The Payee acknowledges that this agreement does not confer a right of exclusive possession in respect of any part of the building or of the area. Nothing in this agreement is intended to create a tenancy and at the end of the Booking Date and the Payee has no right to remain at or trade from the building.
These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with English Law and the parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts.
Payment
An invoice will be raised by West Midlands Police up to 30 days before the date of your event. Once raised you will have 30 days to make payment.
Please note that we have new bank details, terms and conditions relating to bookings and cancellations in place from November 2024.
Cancellations
Cancellations should be requested in writing to museum@westmidlands.police.uk and any cancelled visits will be charged as follows:
- Cancellations up to one week prior to the visit date will be charged 100% of the total cost of the event;
- Cancellations between one and two weeks prior to the visit date will be charged 75% of the total cost of the event;
- Cancellations between two weeks and one calendar month prior to the visit date will be charged 50% of the total cost of the event;
- Cancellations made more than one month in advance of a booking will not be subject to charges.
At the Lock-up, we guarantee a one-of-a-kind event that will leave a lasting impression on you and your work colleagues. Book now and make your occasion truly exceptional!