National Emergency Services Museum - Architecture, The first 999 hub.

Join the museum team as they explore the hidden history of the National Emergency Services Museum.

Housed in the country’s first purpose-built combined police, fire, and ambulance station, the National Emergency Services Museum has been a place of work and home for over 60 years. Marking the closure of this operational police station in 1965, we invite you to join our team for a special pre-booked talk and tour that goes beyond our exhibits and exhibitions.

Discover the rich history of this remarkable building, its role during the Blitz, and its significance as a community hub and home. Explore some behind-the-scenes areas not usually accessible to the public, uncover the stories of those who served here, and learn about the cutting-edge technology that made this building so advanced for its time.

This tour will also delve into the unique architecture of the building, its architect, and the reasoning behind its peculiar layout, designed to accommodate the needs of three emergency services under one roof.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:

1100-1230 & 1330-1500

Friday 19 September:

1100-1230 & 1330-1500

Sunday 21 September:

1100-1230 & 1330-1500

Location & directions

The Old Fire Station, 101-109 West Bar, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 8PT

Directions:

The event will be held both inside and outside the National Emergency Services Museum on West Bar in Sheffield. Due to the site's historical nature, access is limited for this tour, and no lift is available for parts of it.

Contact on day:

National Emergency Services Museum

Telephone number:

+441142491999

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

This event requires pre-booked tickets available at: visitnesm.org.uk/hods

Booking contact name:

Matt Wakefield

Booking telephone number:

+441142491999

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.visitnesm.org.uk/hods

Alternative booking website:

https://www.visitnesm.org.uk/

Booking opens:

02 Jun 2025 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

20 Sep 2025 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

As part of this tour is held in areas of the building not normally open to visitors, access is restricted.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

15

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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