South Wales Police Heritage Centre

Half Term at the Heritage Centre

Calling all budding Mini Detectives!

20th - 24th February 2023

UPDATE Monday 6th February: So we’re fully booked for February half term – but don’t worry, because our Heritage Centre is open all year round and there’ll be plenty more opportunities for half term fun coming up. Just drop us an email and a member of our team will be in touch. Thank you.

This February Half-Term, grab your magnifying glass and join us at the Heritage Centre at Bridgend Headquarters for a week of mystery and intrigue as you become a Detective for a day!

From facial recognition to fingerprinting - discover some of the science used to help keep South Wales safe through the ages, and find out if you’ve got what it takes to become a real-life super-sleuth. 

With a Victorian cell to lock up any guilty guests, and a museum-wide detective trail, the Heritage Centre has plenty to keep your budding investigators entertained over half term. 

Visits

Visits to the South Wales Police Heritage Centre are by appointment only, with tours available weekdays at 10am and 2pm. Each visit lasts approximately 1 ½ hours. 

To book your visit, please email: [email protected]

Once your request has been submitted, you will receive an email to confirm further details. If you would like to book a visit over the telephone, please call 01656 761 855 and leave a message.

Please do not report crime on this number – please call 101 to report a non-emergency crime or 999 in an emergency.

Admission to the Heritage Centre is free of charge. Visitor parking can be arranged on request.

Visiting times

Our Heritage Centre is open for visits Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, with slots available for 10am and 2pm. 

Accessibility

All visitors will be escorted to and from the Heritage Centre. Wheelchair and pushchair access is available. A staff member will help you gain access to the building. If you encounter any issues, please let our staff know. 

There are designated parking bays for Blue Badge holders in the visitor car park at the front of Police Headquarters and on site. Access considerations can be made prior to your visit. 

Flooring in the Heritage Centre is flat and a variety of seating is available throughout. Refreshments can be arranged at our on site cafe on request. 

Accessible toilets are situated on site. 

Plan your visit

Address: South Wales Police Heritage Centre, South Wales Police Headquarters, Cowbridge Road, Bridgend, CF31 3SU.