An interesting historic building you can see just outside the popular Stanley Markets is the Old Stanley Police Station situated along Stanley Village Road just outside the market area entrance. This is a Declared Monument in Hong Kong (1984). Built in 1859, it is the oldest surviving police station in the territory, which remained in use as a police station and various military purposes until 1974 when it was officially closed.

Today, the Old Stanley Police Station is closed to the public but you can enjoy the exterior architecture and appearance. It is a 2 storey building with traditional colonial architecture featuring colonnaded verandahs and windows fitted with green louvered shutters amongst other interesting features. Original interior features in the gunroom are of note but are not available to be viewed while the heritage attraction remains closed.