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We visited on Saturday and waited for the couple in front of us to be served. We then noticed on the way round that the same couple had headphones for the audio tour which we weren’t offered. We asked...
Great chance to feel part of historical landmark and its interesting criminal stories
Wonderful museum; great speaking aids to talk you round the exhibition; interactive experience and beautifully presented; really interesting history. Friendly helpful staff. Highly recommended
It’s not a huge museum but there is a lot of history here. I recommend using the audio guide. You can choose from one of four trials… the whole thing is very well done. The staff are all friendly and...
We had an absolutely brilliant time exploring the history of Dorset at the Shire Hall today. So much history to explore with the help of great audio guides and expert museum staff. Lots of costumes an...
My husband and I visited the shire hall museum specifically for the smugglers exhibition. We had previously visited the courthouse and the cells which are very interesting. When we entered the exhibit...
Really?
We visited on Saturday and waited for the couple in front of us to be served. We then noticed on the way round that the same couple had headphones for the audio tour which we weren’t offered. We asked...
Great chance to feel part of historical landmark and its interesting criminal stories
Wonderful museum; great speaking aids to talk you round the exhibition; interactive experience and beautifully presented; really interesting history. Friendly helpful staff. Highly recommended
Interesting insight into Dorset legal history
It’s not a huge museum but there is a lot of history here. I recommend using the audio guide. You can choose from one of four trials… the whole thing is very well done. The staff are all friendly and...
Hands on history
We had an absolutely brilliant time exploring the history of Dorset at the Shire Hall today. So much history to explore with the help of great audio guides and expert museum staff. Lots of costumes an...
Smugglers Exhibition - extremely disappointing
My husband and I visited the shire hall museum specifically for the smugglers exhibition. We had previously visited the courthouse and the cells which are very interesting. When we entered the exhibit...