Tetbury Police Museum

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Tetbury Police Museum
Address
Tetbury Police Museum, The Old Court House, 63 Long Street, Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Postcode
GL8 8AA
Email
museum@tetbury.gov.uk
Phone
01666 504670
Website
https://tetburypolicemuseum.org.uk/
Region or country
England (South West)

Tetbury Police Museum is situated in the original historic Victorian Police Station, Gaol and Magistrates Court. This significant building was one of 16 Police Stations and Magistrates Courts built in Gloucestershire between 1858 and 1909.

The Museum is home to a unique and fascinating collection of stories, photographs, objects and memorabilia. The collection brings alive the story of a community over the last 200 years through the eyes of a small group of dedicated people who were in charge of maintaining law and order in the town and surrounding countryside.

What can be found at the venue?
Collection of artifacts, Historic building or site
Related crime and punishment profession / organisation
Police, Prison, Courts / judiciary
Significant collections relating to regional crime and punishment organisation or to a particular individual
The largest collection of handcuffs in the UK; artefacts related to policing in Gloucestershire, along with cold case files of crimes that have taken place in Tetbury.
Does the venue have an online collections catalogue?
No
Details of opening for public access and / or research services
Entry is free and currently the Museum and Courtroom are open: Wednesday and Friday 11am – 3pm
Available services or facilities
Toilets
Accessibility and disability arrangements / Covid requirements
The Museum and Cells are situated on the ground floor. The Courtroom is situated on the first floor. Wheelchair access is limited. Ramps can be supplied. The toilet is situated on the first floor.
Date information added or updated:
28/10/2022
Entry ID No:
114