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The Judge's Lodging
The Judge's Lodging
Historic House, £3.95
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Wander through the stunningly restored judge's apartments, study the books, sit in the judge's chair, even pump water in the kitchen, for this is an historic house with a difference - you can touch!
Below stairs there is the full range of servants rooms to explore, with kitchens, sleeping quarters and workrooms; a whole gaslit world to discover. Damp cells remind you of the building's true purpose, along with the vast courtroom where your imagination is captured by the echoing trial of William Morgan, local duck thief.
Find out about the rural Radnorshire Constabulary, the tragic tale of Mary Morgan, reputedly the last woman to be hanged in Wales, the terrible state of and great escapes from Presteigne gaol, contrasting with the luxurious lives of the judges - what better place to discover for yourselves the true theatre of the law.
New local history galleries with changing exhibitions - see website for full details of what's on.
Britain's Best Hidden Gem in the Hudson's Heirtage Awards 2014
Opening Details
Open all the time
Opening times:
1st March - 31st October - 10am - 5pm Tues - Sun
1st November - 31st November - 10am - 4pm Wed - Sun
1st December - 22nd December - 10am - 4pm Sat - Sun
Closed 23rd December - 28th February
Open by prior arrangement for groups at any time, including evenings.
Note - you should leave at least one and a half hours for your visit.
Prices
Family, group and concession rates available
Also at this Venue
Wedding Ceremony
Presteigne Tourist Information Centre
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www.judgeslodging.org.uk
email a friendAddress
Broad Street,
Presteigne,
Powys,
LD8 2AD
Location
Directions
Plan route using Google mapsMap reference: SO 314644 Lat: 52.27345 Long: -3.00679
Presteigne town centre. Half way down Broad Street, from High Street end. Large yellow building on right. Has TIC signage outside as well as official Judge's Lodging plaque fixed on wall.
Parking: free
Accessible by Public Transport: 6 miles from Knighton station
Nearby
Local AccommodationFacilities
Coach parties accepted
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
French signs/guides
German signs/guides
Gift shop
On-site light refreshments
Public toilets
Regional Tourist Board Member
Welcome Host
Accepts groups
Facilities for conferencing
Facilities for corporate hospitality
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
Smoking not allowed
Facilities for visually impaired
