National Emergency Services Museum
📍 Old Police/Fire Station, W Bar Green, Sheffield S3 8PT, UK
About National Emergency Services Museum
The National Emergency Services Museum, housed in Sheffield's historic former police and fire station, offers an engaging journey through the history of the UK's emergency services. This highly-rated attraction boasts an impressive 4.7/5 stars from over a thousand reviews, drawing visitors into a world of heroic tales and essential community roles. Many visitors note it's larger than expected, providing plenty to explore.
Visitors can discover a vast collection of vehicles, uniforms, and equipment spanning centuries of police, fire, and ambulance services. The museum is particularly praised for its interactive exhibits, which make it a fantastic experience for families and children, offering insights into the daily lives and challenges faced by emergency personnel. Guests often enjoy the opportunity to go inside some of the vehicles, and a cafe on-site serves delicious treats.
Visiting Information
The museum is open Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. While wheelchair accessible parking is not available, the museum features a wheelchair-accessible entrance and restrooms. Contactless payments via NFC are accepted. Note: one review mentioned a lift being out of order, so it's advisable to check ahead if this is critical for your visit.
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📍 Old Police/Fire Station, W Bar Green, Sheffield S3 8PT, UK
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Showing 5 of 1,229 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 7 February 2026.
Had a wonderful time and were very fortunate to catch a 1940s commemoration of the Blitz. Super interesting museum, bigger than expected. Also got to try some delicious cake in the cafe! We shall definitely return!
This is a great museum with lots of exhibits showing the history of the emergency services. Lots of vehicles, some of which you can go inside are a great addition to the uniforms and other objects. Great for families and adults who have an interest in the subject.
Really fun interactive experience, especially for kids. Some of the exhibits were not working though with no signage which was a bit sloppy. The lift also was not working which is a concern for those who use mobility aids. On the whole though, a fun couple of hours spent there.
Absolutely loved it. The staff were so friendly and Charlotte was full of interesting information about the displays. Cafe was lovely and cakes looked amazing. They provided oat milk and there tea was amazing and much needed 🤭😍. Afternoon spending alot of time in the police section. Kids loved playing and dressing up 😍
Quite the treasure trove inside, if you want to fully explore you’ll probably need at least two hours. Lots to see and enjoy for adults and children.