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The Galleries of Justice is a fascinating museum housed in Nottingham's historic Shire Hall, offering unique venue spaces steeped in over 1000 years of legal history. Located in the heart of the atmospheric Lace Market district, this former courthouse and jail provides distinctive settings for corporate events, conferences, and special occasions. The venue features original courtrooms, atmospheric cells, and elegant Georgian rooms that can accommodate groups from intimate boardroom meetings to larger receptions for up to 200 guests. With its central Nottingham location and compelling historical character, the venue offers modern facilities within authentic period settings, making it an unforgettable choice for corporate hospitality and special events.
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| Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Court | 60 | — | 24 | 40 | 30 | — | — |
| Judge's Lodging | 40 | — | 16 | 25 | 20 | — | — |
| Victorian Courtroom | 80 | — | 30 | 50 | 40 | — | — |
Day delegate rate from the venue’s published pricing. Exact quotes confirmed on your proposal.
Includes: Room hire estimate.
Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
Pricing available on request. Rates vary by room, duration, and package requirements. Corporate packages and catering options available.
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Shire Hall, High Pavement, Nottingham, NG1 1HN, United Kingdom
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Galleries of Justice is a verified historic museum venue in Nottingham, hosting up to 200 guests, with day delegate rates from £770. Its genome scores highest for Corporate, Historic, Creative. Verified on-site: wi-fi, av & production, food & catering, accessibility. Best suited to corporate conferences and board meetings.
Best for: corporate conferences and board meetings, memorable events in a heritage setting, creative off-sites and product launches.
Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Up to 200 guests for receptions, 120 for seated dining, 80 for theatre-style meetings
Full AV equipment available including projection, sound system and wireless microphones
In-house catering available with period-appropriate menus and modern options
Limited on-site parking, public car parks nearby in Nottingham city centre
The Galleries of Justice is a fascinating museum housed in Nottingham's historic Shire Hall, offering unique venue spaces steeped in over 1000 years of legal history. Located in the heart of the atmospheric Lace Market district, this former courthouse and jail provides distinctive settings for corporate events, conferences, and special occasions. The venue features original courtrooms, atmospheric cells, and elegant Georgian rooms that can accommodate groups from intimate boardroom meetings to larger receptions for up to 200 guests. With its central Nottingham location and compelling historical character, the venue offers modern facilities within authentic period settings, making it an unforgettable choice for corporate hospitality and special events.
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