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Heritage visit: National Justice Museum

Join NTU Arts for a guided tour of the National Justice Museum, a museum of crime, punishment and social justice, based in Shire Hall in Nottingham. Only open to NTU students.

The front of the galleries of justice building, a large stone building with four columns and a large door.

Type of event: Trips

From: Wednesday 11 November 2026, 1.15 pm

To: Wednesday 11 November 2026, 3 pm

Location: Newton Reception, NTU City Campus, Nottingham, NG1 4BU

Cost: £7

Booking deadline: Wednesday 11 November 2026, 1.15 pm

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Event details

With over five floors, the museum building houses a Victorian courtroom, Georgian gaol, and cells that date back hundreds of years.

Meet the people who lived and worked in Nottingham County Gaol - from gaolers and matrons to prisoners and judges - ready to share real stories from the history this unique building. Take part in a historical trial re-enactment, and experience one of Georgian England's favourite entertainments - a public execution.

The museum is a historic venue, covering themes of crime, punishment and social justice in Nottingham throughout history.

Please be aware that due to the historic nature of the building, in some parts of the museum there will be low ceilings, uneven floors and many steps. Flat shoes are advisable. Please wrap up warm on colder days.

Timings

  • 1.15 pm meet at Newton Reception, NTU City Campus
  • 1.30 pm leave promptly, and walk to the National Justice Museum (approximately 20 minutes)
  • 2 pm guided tour of exhibition spaces

Tickets
This trip provides you with a discounted ticket of £7. Tickets are limited so please only book if you’re able to attend. Non-attendance may result in your access to future activities being restricted.

The Ticket Source reference/confirmation that you will receive from NTU Arts is not your ticket for entry to the National Justice Museum. Tickets will be issued on arrival at the venue.

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This activity is offered by NTU Arts, the University's extra-curricular and public arts programme.

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Location details

Address:

Newton Reception
NTU City Campus
Nottingham
NG1 4BU

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