Christmas Crime Festival: The Legendary Ghost Tour

An atmospheric after-dark ghost tour of the Victorian courtroom and police cells, led by The Museum Players, exploring the legend of Chains Charlie.

Part of the Bradford Christmas Crime Festival 2026, this after-dark tour takes visitors through the Victorian courtroom and original police cells of the Bradford Police Museum, guided by lantern light. The Museum Players, the museum's volunteer performance group, bring the legend of Chains Charlie to life through live performances, witness testimonies and accounts from staff and visitors. The 60-minute tour also covers the real history of crime and punishment in Bradford, with three start times on the evening of 4 December. Suitable for ages 12 and over, with under-16s accompanied by an adult.