National Justice Museum
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Step-free courtyard entry, lift access to most areas, accessible toilets, a sensory map and virtual alternatives support visits to this historic courthouse and gaol.
Jarvis Access status
Amber — some concerns
Independent assessmentMost areas have step-free or lift access, but several important historic prison spaces remain step-only, dark and physically constrained.
The museum provides a step-free courtyard entrance, lifts to most areas, accessible toilets, hearing support, sensory mapping, virtual alternatives and free personal-assistant admission. Its listed courthouse and gaol still include uneven floors, low ceilings, narrow openings and low lighting, and the women's cells, dark cells, debtors' prison and dungeons contain step-only sections.
How to read the traffic-light status
- GreenNo significant accessibility concerns identified in the information reviewed.
- AmberSome concerns or limitations need to be considered when planning.
- RedSerious concerns or substantial barriers have been identified.
The status is an independent planning aid based on the evidence available when assessed. It is not a guarantee that every visitor will have the same experience or a legal finding about the venue.
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The Grade II* listed building has five floors, low ceilings, uneven floors, narrow openings and very low lighting in places. Lifts reach most but not all areas; the women's cells, dark cells, debtors' prison and dungeons include step-only sections. A co-produced film provides virtual access to several challenging spaces.
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