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Come and explore our policing history

It’s a great day out for all, so come join us and be part of policing history at our very own Victorian lock-up.  

We’re open Wednesday – Saturday from 10am to 4pm* with exceptions**, and Sunday 11am to 4pm with exceptions*. Please check dates we are closed below.

**We are closed to the public for private group, school or corporate bookings on:

  • Thursday 5th September
  • Saturday 7th September
  • Wednesday 11th September
  • Thursday 12th September
  • Wednesday 13th November
  • Wednesday 20th November

* Last entry is at 2pm as we recommend 2 hours for your visit.

Tickets purchased are for a self guided tour of the museum. If you would like a tour, please look at our whats on section. Guided tours can be arranged for group visits

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Upcoming Events

Christmas Grotto & Festive Fun 14th December

Join us for festive fun at the lock-up activities include Time slot to visit Father Christmas in his Festive Grotto and receive a gift* Explore the lock-up to find out what the naughty elves have been up to with our family friendly trail Letter writing to Father Christmas Festive craft activity Hot chocolate with every …

Date: 14th December 2024

Time: Time slots from 10am - 2pm

Tickets: Adults £10, Children £12, Under 3's free, Carers - free

Festive Evening

Join us at West Midlands Police Museum for an evening packed with festive fun, join in with carol singers, try your hand at a Christmas craft and enjoy a mulled wine and mince pie.** Kids can see Father Christmas in his grotto* and enjoy a hot chocolate. The whole family can explore the lock up …

Date: 14th December 2024

Time: 6pm - 8pm

Tickets: Adults £15, Children £10

Christmas Grotto & Festive Fun 15th December

Join us for festive fun at the lock-up activities include Time slot to visit Father Christmas in his Festive Grotto and receive a gift* Explore the lock-up to find out what the naughty elves have been up to with our family friendly trail Letter writing to Father Christmas Festive craft activity Hot chocolate with every …

Date: 15th December 2024

Time: Time slots from 10am - 2pm

Tickets: Adults £10, Children £12, Under 3's free, Carers - free

Ghosts at the Lock Up

Join us for a night of ghost stories and spooky tales. The Police deal with some very unusual incidents, some of them involving strange sightings and mysteries that just can’t be explained. As you follow the route around the atmospheric setting of our Victorian Lock Up, you will hear some of these stories from across …

Date: 24th January 2025

Time: First group leaves at 17:45 and they run every 15 minutes with the last leaving at 19:00

Tickets: £15.00

black and white image of a policeman standing in a door way, his torch shining on a dead body

The Murder of Trevor Aspel

The year is 1988 and we ask you to join us on Saturday 8th February for our 1980’s inspired murder mystery night, The Murder of Trevor Aspel. Fancy your chances as a detective or know someone who thinks they are the next Sherlock Holmes? If so, then come join us after hours in the atmospheric …

Date: 8th February 2025

Time: Event begins at 18:30, doors open at 18:15

Tickets: £24.00