Trial by Jury: The Final Step

Will justice be served? Only you can decide.

Join The Bradford Police Museum for The Final Step - a powerful, immersive Trial by Jury experience set in Victorian Bradford in 1888, based on a real case that shocked the city.

When a woman is found dead in her home, suspicion quickly falls on her husband. But as witnesses are called and evidence is examined, the truth becomes far less clear. In a courtroom filled with whispers, accusations, and doubt, justice hangs in the balance.

You can take part as a jury member, seated in a real Victorian courtroom, hearing testimony and weighing the evidence before delivering your verdict - or attend as a court spectator, watching the drama unfold as the trial reaches its tense conclusion. Spectators are still part of the experience and will be invited to cast their verdict on the fate of the accused.

What to Expect

Trial by Jury: The Final Step is an immersive, live courtroom experience set in Victorian Bradford.

You’ll be welcomed into a real historic courtroom, where the museum’s volunteer actors recreate a murder trial based on a true 19th-century case. Through witness testimony, legal arguments, and dramatic courtroom exchanges, the story unfolds piece by piece.

If you attend as a Jury Member, you’ll take an active role in the trial - listening carefully to the evidence before delivering a final verdict. If you attend as a court spectator, you’ll observe the full proceedings from the gallery and still have the opportunity to cast your verdict!

Doors will open at 13:45 and will close promptly at 14:00, so please ensure you arrive in good time. Late entry will not be permitted. The performance runs as a continuous experience lasting approximately 90 minutes.

Entrance to the event is via Bradford City Hall’s Civic Entrance, accessed from the City Hall Steps. When facing City Hall from Centenary Square, this entrance is located to the right of the museum entrance. You are also welcome to enter through the museum, where one of our volunteers will guide you to the performance entrance. At the end of the event, exit will be via the dock and back into the museum.

Please note that the City Hall steps are quite steep and do not have a handrail. Our volunteers will be on hand to assist and ensure your safety wherever possible.

The performance includes mature themes, strong language, and references to sexual content. We recommend the event for ages 12+, Court Spectators and 16+, Jury Members.

Before You Visit

Please note that the courtroom is located within a historic building and is not wheelchair accessible. There are no toilet facilities within the museum, so we recommend using the public toilets in City Park before your visit. As this is a real historic courtroom, it can feel quite drafty, particularly in colder weather, so we suggest dressing warmly. Our museum volunteers will be on hand throughout your visit and are always happy to help with any questions.

For any further information, please visit our ‘Plan Your Visit’ webpage