Throughout the year we invite visitors to experience the inexplicable here at the Victorian Lock-Up with events such as ‘Ghosts of the Lock-Up’. However, you are welcome to hire the venue for your own investigations and paranormal events.
Embark on an exhilarating journey into the unknown with and hire the West Midlands Police museum for your next paranormal investigation.
Set within a Victorian lock-up, built in 1891, our historic location offers the perfect back drop for a spine-tingling adventure.
Explore the shadows and uncover the mysteries of the past as you navigate the eerie walk ways and cells that once held countless secrets.
Book now for your next ghost hunt;
- Evening Hire: 7pm – 1am £500 + VAT
- Sleepover: 7pm – 9am £700 + VAT
Terms & Conditions
- Attendees are required to visit in advance to complete a site visit and risk assessment.
- You will be responsible for any damage caused to the building or collection during your time at the museum.
- Toilets in cells are not to be used – appropriate bathrooms are clearly sign posted.
- Premises must be left as you found it, in a clean and tidy state.
- Groups of children should be supervised by an appropriate number of adults at all times.
- If we are not informed in writing at least 14 days before the date of the event that you wish to cancel the booking, you will still be liable for the full balance.
- Your hire should include time to set up and pack away anything you bring with you.
- If you go over your booked time, you will be charged at a rate of £100 per hour daytime, £250 per hour evening.
- Photographs are allowed.
- Permission for any filming must be given by museum staff before the hire takes place. An access agreement must be signed.
Sleepover specific terms:
- The maximum number for a group of young people (including adult supervision) is 50.
- The maximum number for a group of adults is 30.
- No alcohol is to be consumed on the premises during a sleepover event.
- You are required to provide proof of public liability insurance to the value of £3m.
- You are required to sign our Access Agreement form and Health & Safety sheet.
Ghost Hunt specific terms:
- You are required to provide proof of public liability insurance to the value of £3m.
- Whilst most of the lights can be switched off and there will be plenty of opportunity for experiences in the dark, the lights in each stairwell are motion activated and cannot be turned off.
- Staff and volunteers will conduct walk throughs of the building, to ensure the safety of the building, our collection and people in the building.
- No naked flames are permitted.
- You are not allowed to bring your own alcohol onto the premises.
- For public events we recommend no more than 40 people.