Lancashire Police Museum — Attraction in Lancaster

What a great little museum. I took my boys, 11 and 14 to visit on a Thursday, shortly after opening time. Upon arrival, we were greeted by friendly staff who the asked my boys if they wanted to do a quiz, which they did. They were handed a clipboard with the quiz attached and a pencil. The quiz was made up of 9 questions (3 each listed for cells 1 to 3). I believe there is also a picture 'find the item'quiz for younger ones too. The exhibits are all laid out in cells of the former prison of Lancaster Castle and each cell covers a different subject related to policing. There is a dress up room with different items of police uniform to wear, my kids always love a bit of dress up! If you know of the Doctor Ruxtin murders, you may be interested that the bath used in these crimes is on display - not a replica! Overall, an enjoyable visit, worth it if you have any interest in policing and the history of. Not far from the train station so easy to get to (although the approach to the castle is quite steep so may be difficult for some) and could be a way of passing time waiting for your (quite possibly...

I visited with my 2 son’s during the Easter holidays.

I didn’t expect much as it is free but we all really enjoyed it.

A lovely gentleman guide (I’m so sorry I didn’t get your name) chatted to my boys and encouraged them to take a photo of me behind bars which they of course thought was brilliant!

The gentleman then mentioned a quiz taking place upstairs. My youngest son has autism and struggles with stairs and heights, the gentleman had followed us up but seeing my son in distress he didn’t push any communication and didn’t even comment when I accidentally went the ‘wrong way’ around the upstairs exhibits.

He spoke to us again when we came back downstairs and asked my sons about what they had seen and if they’d enjoyed it. He even took the time to tell my son how proud he was of him for how well he managed his fears upstairs. My son is incredibly shy and anxious around people but he still talked about this gentleman when we got home.

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It is only a small area and a great delight to visit, situated to the rear of the castle, the displays are well set out inside the cells.

Entry to the Museum is free and there is plenty to see,

The displays cover a great range of topics and the volunteers there are helpful without being on top of you, hovering round.

Well worth a visit and an hour can easily fly by as you wander around, reading the helpful notes and viewing items of equipment, photographs and other associated pieces.

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