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Galleries of Justice

Shire Hall | High Pavement, Nottingham N91 1HN, England
01159 520 555
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Ranked #1 of 42 attractions in Nottingham
Type: History Museums, Historic Sites, Tours
Description: This interactive museum takes you through a realistic rendering of the 14th-century penal system, from crime to punishment.
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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Aston, England
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Popped into the Galleries of Justice for a combined ticket tour of there and the Nottingham Caves under the shopping centre nearby. The characters who portray part of the tour and their knowledge really make it worth while and are very good in the parts they play, all adding an atmosphere and ambience to the tour. The tour is very... More

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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11 attraction reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Went on a tour of the galleries of justice ( it was a weekend-not sure if they do them during the week). It was both entertaining and informative. I would highly recommend going on a tour!

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Peterborough, United Kingdom
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3 attraction reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

We took an 8 year old boy and a 13 year old girl and they both had a fantastic time. The actors are brilliant.

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Stamford, United Kingdom
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35 reviews 35 reviews
15 attraction reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

This was a great day out and really good fun. The staff were great and I highly recommend this to anyone. The history in this place is so interesting and we really enjoyed this day.

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UK
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

This is an amazing museum, the actor led tour was very informative. There are lots of different times, in the history of this noble building, to investigate. The displays and exhibitions are very well organised and full of interesting facts and items.

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

I went with my school (I am in year 6) it was amazing ! If you are looking to go here with your class I would recommend going ;) My bestfriend had a party here (a birthday party) I wasn't able to go cause poorly but everyone who went said it was fantastic...If ur not sue about going I would... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

Going back in time, playing the part of judge was fun, I sent man down,people get chance to play past characters from the past,watch out for the matron.lots of history (spooky)Lots to see.

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Swadlincote, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

Came here for a friends 40th birthday ! 2 ladies who had a brilliant time from start to finish.The group we joined for the tour consisted of all ages, including half a dozen children who were loving it.The youngest was probably about 6 years old and they all readily joined in, going into the dock to see what their fate... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013 via mobile

We visited here with kids 7 and 10 and they loved it! We went on the tour which used three different actors to deliver the information. They were fantastic particularly by adding humour to the gore! The fact that it was an actual court and jail only added to the experience. The kids were even given a little pack with... More

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Kidderminster, United Kingdom
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7 attraction reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

Our stay in Nottingham began with a peruse over leaflets in the hotel room, thinking this might be a bit too old for our 3 yr old. However, we saw the sign and decided to go for it and were not disappointed. Lord Snot invited us to attend court where we sentenced and passed onto the gaoler and eventually the... More

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