The Bradford Police Museum

This was a fascinating museum to visit, showing the likes of police weapons and hats from different periods! Exhibits also go into detail about the introduction of fingerprints and tape recordings evidence, an old motorbike is on display alongside a cute police dog in a car. Billboards discuss diversity in the force, tackling hate crimes and forced marriages; a classic blue police box is shown near the entrance also. The tour lasted for over an hour where we were taken into the prison that was used here many decades ago and walked through the corridors to these cells, conditions were raw where people stayed with specific cells for sick men or women and one cell had such private information that no pictures were allowed (you'll have to see on the tour)! An object for criminals to be forced to sit in was so awful that they didn't even have any spots to put their hands out, we saw how evidence was compiled and records kept of inmates many years back which was interesting. The court was part of our visit too and we were told about how the trials took place with people's legal representation, court building goes very high up to a glass roof!

First of all it's an amazing little museum right at the heart of Bradford. It should be more well known but at the moment it is still more or less a secret. It should also have much more space available than it does at the moment since they can hardly display all their exhibits, which is a real shame. Also only part of the prison is accessible since Bradford City Council still uses another part as sort of an archive. I do hope that more visitors come to help the museum and it's volunteer staff gain traction and maybe get a larger space. Like I already said you can visit the women's prison, parts of the old police station which have been amazingly restored, you can even visit the old courthouse. You get a free tour from one of the amazingly knowledgeable volunteers which is a real treat and you can take as many pictures as you like. It's well worth a visit and the exhibition itself is also worthwhile exploring with the explanations of your guide. Definitely a must see if you are in the area.

Interesting and informative tour around old police station cells and court room used in many films and TV including Peaky Blinders. Well worth the-booked entrance fee. Tour guide very friendly and knowledgeable and happy to answer questions. This Museum is a hidden gem and us highly recommended.

A very interesting tour, Stan was very engaging and had personal experience of the station. The lady on the desk was also lovely and made you feel so welcome. Great value too, definitely worth a couple of hours.

A really good place to start research into West Yorkshire Police in Bradford. Helpful, informative staff who are all volunteers. Great site that leaves you wanting to see so much more. Some really good hidden stories and museum displays.