Halifax "Old Borough Magistrates Court and Central Police Station"
The Old Courthouse, Black Wall entrance, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 2DL
Built to replace the court and cells at the Town Hall and designed by local architects, George Buckley & Sons, this characterful building opened on 29th October 1900.
Explore the newly converted courts, private chambers and assembly rooms to hear about people who worked and individuals brought to justice here. Admire the grandeur of the architectural features, including beautiful stained-glass windows, stone and wood carvings ornamented with coats of arms and images linked to folklore. You’ll be given an insight into the workings of the Magistrates Court and Police Station, hear about some of the court customs and protocol, the building’s history and touch upon some of the cases and famous visitors throughout Halifax’s legal heritage.
Witness the incredible, award-winning transformation of this building from being a redundant Courthouse to the sympathetically converted home of Calderdale Music, a state of the art, dedicated music and performance space. You can even treat yourself to some refreshments in the Rhythm & Brews café here when the tour finishes.
Halifax Heritage Tours CIC has been set up and is run by volunteers who are passionate about the heritage of Halifax. Any donations received will be put towards community and education projects to promote and preserve the heritage of Halifax.
There are a limited number of places which can fill up quickly, so it's worth booking early!
Timings & Tours
- Thursday 12 September:
- 1000
Location & directions
The Old Courthouse, Black Wall entrance, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 2DL
- Contact on day:
- Danielle Dolan
- Telephone number:
- +447930807180
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Tours start in the Reception to Calderdale Music (Blackwall entrance to the Old Courthouse). Please let us know in advance of booking if you will need wheelchair access. Please note that all children (under 18s) booked on the tour must be accompanied by an adult with a ticket for the event and remain the responsibility of that parent or guardian at all times.
- Booking contact name:
- Danielle Dolan
- Booking telephone number:
- +447930807180
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://www.halifaxheritage.co.uk
- Alternative booking website:
- https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/halifax-heritage-tours-cic
- Booking opens:
- 30 Jun 2024 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 11 Sep 2024 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
Tours start in the Reception to Calderdale Music (Blackwall entrance to the Old Courthouse). Please let us know in advance of booking if you will need wheelchair access. Please note that all children (under 18s) booked on the tour must be accompanied by an adult with a ticket for the event and remain the responsibility of that parent or guardian at all times.
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 20
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
