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The Old Courthouse

Access Point Ltd, The Old Courthouse, 2A Albert Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 0LE

  • 12 Sep 2026
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking required
  • | Site opening

Purpose-built as a Magistrates Courtroom in the 1930s and described by English Heritage as ‘a fine example of courtroom architecture from that era’, this historic courthouse venue hosted hearings, trials, and legal proceedings for 71 years.

Now used a private offices and not normally open to the public, The Old Courthouse is offering a unique opportunity to see inside this magnificent building. Having been painstakingly restored following the closure of the courthouse in 2011, The Old Courthouse boasts a wealth of original features and commanding architecture throughout. With one of the original courtrooms having been retained, you'll get to experience what a day in the life of a judge, jury member, or even defendant would be like! The tour also includes the original cells, complete with graffiti from those who were once held within them. You won't want to miss out on the chance to learn more about this fantastic building!

Timings

Saturday 12 September:
30 min tours at 1300, 1400 & 1500

Location & directions

Access Point Ltd, The Old Courthouse, 2A Albert Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 0LE

Directions:
The Old Courthouse is located directly next door to Southport Police Station. The building has purple 'Access Point' signs. To join the tour, please enter the building via the main steps in the centre of the building leading to the large doors at the column-fronted entrance (see main photo).
Contact on day:
Heather Cook
Telephone number:
+447769330275

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
Tour spaces must be booked in advance. Please contact Heather Cook on [email protected] to book your place. Booking opens 24th August.
Booking contact name:
Heather Cook
Booking email:
[email protected]
Booking opens:
24 Aug 2026 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

Please note that there is no disabled access to the building, or disabled facilities within (ie disabled toilet). Visitors can park in the main car park to the front of the court, but cars may only stay for the duration of the tour and must be moved upon leaving the building.

Additional information

The building is now used as private offices. The owners have very kindly opened their doors for the festival, and therefore ask that visitors stay on the tour route and do not try to enter rooms that they are not guided into.

Max number of people:
20
Estimated duration:
0 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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