Galleries of Justice Ghost Hunt - Nottingham

HISTORY OF THE GALLERY

The building stands on a site which can be dated back to 600AD –  archaeologists have discovered clues within the sandstone caves  underneath the building to suggest the site has been linked with  imprisonment and punishment since these early times. Written records show that the site was used as a court from 1375 and then also as a prison from 1449. In 1876.

To name a few of the iconic rooms, within the building you will find;  the Courts, the Night Cell, Men's Cells, Women's Washrooms, Chapel,  Caves and even the terrifying Condemned Cell where a prisoner's last  hours were spent before succumbing to the noose as dawn broke.

The last public execution was held in 1864 when Richard Thomas Parker  was hanged. The Daily Guardian of 25th July, 1864 reported: ‘Richard  Thomas Parker, 29 was indicted on a charge of feloniously shooting  Samuel Parker, with intent to murder him at Fiskerton on 29th March. He  was also charged with feloniously shooting at Elizabeth Parker, his  mother, with intent to murder her on the same day.’

PARANORMAL ACTIVITY

Staff and visitors of the museum have reported sightings of ghosts and  apparitions. This includes frequent reports of soldiers being seen on  the steps of the main entrance hall and a lady pushing a pram as if in a  trance. Some allege that the court rooms themselves have produced many  light anomalies and there have been sights of people overlooking the  balconies.

Some visitors have described hearing sounds they “would never forget” and the “feeling of  being watched”.

EVENT INCLUDES

⚫ Complimentary tea and coffee.

⚫ Complimentary light snacks.

⚫ Full access to the Courtroom and cells, plus more.

⚫ Use of equipment. Oujia boards, Table tipping, k2 meters and so on.

PARKING

By car

From M1 north

Leave the M1 at J26 and follow the A610. In the city centre, follow the tourist signs for the museum.

From M1 south

Leave the M1 at J24 and follow the A453. In the city centre, follow the tourist signs for the museum.

We’re on High Pavement

This is a one-way street with drop off and pick up points but no dropped kerb. Strictly no parking 8am – 8pm, 7 days a week.

Parking

There is a large multi-storey car park in nearby Stoney Street, where  we can offer all-day discounted parking. The Lace Market car park is  also two less than five minutes walking distance from the museum. Other  options can be found on Nottingham City Council website.  For discounted parking, on arrival at reception simply ask for a car  parking ticket to discount your parking rate when you exit the car park.  A small pay and display car parking area with around 20 spaces is  almost directly opposite the museum steps on High Pavement. Pay and  display charges apply.

PLEASE NOTE:

Before booking onto this event please read our Terms and Conditions.  We  cannot offer refunds and all ticket sales are non-transferable.

NO UNDER 18's AND ANYONE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS WILL  NOT BE PERMITTED INTO THE EVENT.

This location is unsuitable for people with mobility issues and heavily  pregnant women.