Old Police Cells Museum

Type:Walking Tour

Town Hall, Bartholomews, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1JA
Old Police Cells - Police Station sign

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About

The Old Police Cells Museum is dedicated to charting the history of policing in Sussex from 1830 to the present day. A fascinating glimpse into the past. Come and see where the first Brighton Chief Constable was murdered and the graffiti of the mods and rockers era and so much more.

We are open for tours on Friday afternoons at 2pm and 3pm. You can book online here: https://www.oldpolicecellsmuseum.com

Tickets from £3.

We also offer education tours for schools, colleges, and universities which can also be booked through our website.

 

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Pre booking essential on the website

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Establishment Features

  • LGBT Friendly

Provider Preferences

  • In town/city centre
  • Indoor Attraction
  • No Smoking Attraction

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups
  • Guided Tours Compulsory for Groups
  • Guided Tours Compulsory for Individuals

Opening Times

2025 (1 Apr 2025 - 31 Oct 2025)

* The venue is now open for tours on Saturdays. Private tours for schools, Colleges and Universities take place on a Monday and need to be pre-booked.

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