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Visit West Midlands Police Museum car-free
It’s easy to visit West Midlands Police Museum in central Birmingham car-free.
Metro station Bull Street is 5 minutes’ walk away.
Train station Snow Hill is also 5 minutes away. Birmingham New Street and Birmingham Moor Street are a 10-minute walk away.
Buses stop 5 minutes away from across Birmingham.
Check out our recommended route (below) and then use our journey planner (above) for door-to-door train, bus and walking routes.
Attraction discount: Enjoy 20% off entry with a valid National Express West Midlands bus ticket and completed form.
Travel discount: Get 25% off Day Saver bus tickets when you use the app and voucher code NXWBT25.
For money-saving tips see our handy guides to trains and buses.
When you travel by train, a Birmingham PlusBus ticket offers unlimited travel by bus and tram across the whole West Midlands. You can also use TFWM tickets across Birmingham; the museum is situated in zone 1.
Kid’s activities for train journeys can be found at Heart Community Rail.
Cycle along National Routes 5 & 535 by Birmingham’s canals. Plan your cycle route here.
Taxis can be booked with: Birmingham Taxis – 0121 702 2000 or Taxi Birmingham – 0121 000 7777. Otherwise visit the taxi rank at Snow Hill train station.
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Getting to West Midlands Police Museum car-free
Here's our recommended route to West Midlands Police Museum. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
By metro via Bull Street
There are direct trams to Bull Street from:
- Birmingham New Street/ Grand Central (5 mins)
- Egbaston Village (15 mins)
- Five Ways (10 mins)
- The Hawthorns (15 mins)
- Pipers Row/ Wolverhampton Station (40-45 mins)
- West Bromwich, Dartmouth Street, Wednesbury Parkway (20-25 mins)
- Wilson Green (5-10 mins)
It’s then a 5-minute walk.
By train via Snow Hill
The museum is a very short walk from Birmingham Snow Hill Station and just 10 minutes walk from Birmingham New Street and Moor Street stations.
There are direct trains to Birmingham Snow Hill from:
- Local: Cradleigh Heath (25 mins), The Hawthorns (10 mins), Moor Street (2 mins), Smethwick Galton Bridge (10 mins), Solihull (20 mins), Stourbridge Junction (30 mins).
- Warwickshire: Leamington Spa (25 mins), Stratford-upon-Avon (50 mins), Warwick (40 mins).
- Worcestershire: Droitwich Spa (35 mins), Kidderminster (40 mins), Worcester Forthgate Street (65 mins), Worcester Shrub Hill (60 mins)
- Oxfordshire & London: Banbury (55 mins), Bicester, (70 mins), London Marylebone (2 hrs)
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By bus
Most bus services stop within walking distance of the museum. Many services stop at Colmore Row which is a five-minute walk away. These include services from:
- 10 mins: Five Ways.
- 30-30 mins: Bartley Green, Causeway Green, Court Oak, Halesowen, Handsworth.
- 40-50 mins: Blackheath, Oldbury, Woodgate Valley.
- 60-70 mins: Dudley, Cradley Heath.
About West Midlands Police Museum
Step into the unique perspective of life on both sides of the bars at our exceptional police museum, conveniently located in the heart of Birmingham. Our Victorian Lock-up, a remarkable piece of history, guarantees an unforgettable experience for everyone!
Immerse yourself in the past as you explore our authentic Victorian lock-up, constructed in 1891 and operational as a police cell block until 2016.
Journey through two centuries of policing history and gain insights into the pioneering individuals who worked within these walls, championing equality and inclusivity. Learn about the dedicated police officers who made ultimate sacrifices during the world wars and while fulfilling their duty.
Discover what life was truly like for those who found themselves within our doors, including notorious criminals from Birmingham’s past, such as the real Peaky Blinders. Become a detective in our forensics lab, solving captivating crimes, and follow the Lock-up Mouse trail, specially designed for our young investigators.
Join in the fun by taking part in our interactive displays, dress up in our police uniforms and take your very own mugshot!
Prepare for an exciting array of attractions, featuring a genuine police box, impressive police motorcycles, a life-sized police horse, and captivating pictures of criminals. There’s an abundance of intriguing exhibits waiting for you to explore!
A day at our Victorian lock-up is a fantastic outing for all ages. So gather your family and friends and become a part of policing history at our exclusive museum.
For any queries about visiting contact West Midlands Police Museum on 0121 609 1700 or [email protected]
Address: West Midlands Police Museum, The Lock-up, Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham, B4 6BJ . Visit Website