Old Shire Hall, Courts and Dungeon Tour - Warwick
Overview
Located in the heart of Warwick, The Old Shire Hall is a magnificent Grade 1 listed building. Today we will have an opportunity to see the courts, the holding cells, and the dungeons.
Our 90 minute tour covers over 300 years of trials, judgements and imprisonments. See the civil and criminal courts, holding cells and the 17th century dungeon. Hear how justice was handed down in the past.
The tour starts outside the main doors of Old Shire Hall on Northgate St, at 10.30am. Please aim to arrive promptly at 10.20am. The group will proceed to the lower floors so late arrivals cannot be accommodated.
Old Shire Hall is a historical building and this tour includes steep, uneven and narrow stairs and corridors. Some floors can be uneven or slippery. Therefore we do not consider this tour suitable for those with mobility difficulties or claustrophobia. Please wear sensible footwear.
Please note that this is not a Spice exclusive tour.
Location & Itinerary
Old Shire Hall is a historical building and this tour includes steep, uneven and narrow stairs and corridors. Some floors can be uneven or slippery. Therefore we do not consider this tour suitable for those with mobility difficulties or claustrophobia.
The Old Shire Hall is located on Northgate Street in the centre of Warwick, a 2 minute walk from the market square.
Nearest train station is Warwick which has direct routes to London Marylebone and Birmingham.
2 miles from the M40 junction 15 (Longbridge), follow signs to Warwick Town centre. For information on car parks please click on this link