The Galleries of Justice Museum, also known as the Shire Hall, is an independent museum and a registered charity. The museum is housed in what was once a Victorian courtroom, Gaol and Police station, and is therefore a historic site where an individual could be arrested, sentenced and executed. The courtrooms date back to the 14th century and the gaol to at least 1449. The building was used as a police station from 1905 to 1985, with the courts closing in 1986.

 

The building has a reputation for being very haunted. "Dark figures" have been sighted along with a Victorian gentleman; a lady, a soldier, Audible phenomena include keys jangling, loud knocks and groans. Doors open and slam shut. Tactile phenomena include being touched or even "attacked" by something unseen.