Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum
Dorchester, Dorset
High West Street, Dorchester, DT1 1UY, DT1 1UY
Tel: 01305 261849
Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum brings over 200 years of justice and injustice to life.
Walk in the footsteps of people whose lives were forever changed in the historic court at Dorchester’s Shire Hall. Immerse yourself in the cells before ascending to the dock. Experience it for yourself.
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