Museums & Galleries · Herefordshire
The Judge's Lodging
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Photo: Oliver Dixon (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Step into an 1870s judge's household
- Explore a courtroom with public gallery
- See a dining room cupboard hiding a chamber pot
- Pick up a free town trail guide
- Life Below Stairs sessions meeting costumed servants
The Judge's Lodging is a museum in Presteigne, Powys, that recreates an 1870s judge's household, including a courtroom with public gallery and curious Victorian details such as a dining room cupboard built to hide a chamber pot. You can pick up a free town trail from the museum to explore Presteigne's history further, or join a 'Life Below Stairs' session, meeting costumed servants and getting hands-on with Victorian chores. It suits families and school groups especially, with aprons provided for messier tasks and a shop selling small Victorian-themed items. The nearest station is Knighton, 5.2 miles away, and there are 24 bookable places to stay within 5 miles, making it an easy addition to a stay in the Presteigne area.
Practical details
- Time needed
- Sessions last 2.5 hours
- Booking
- Group bookings available for sessions
- Accessibility
- Three toilets on site, two Victorian and one modern
- Best for
- School groups and families with children
From the attraction's own website on 21 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Restaurant
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Make a proper break of it — these stays are all within 25 miles.
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Redwood Valley Cabins and Yurts - Seren
Presteigne, Mid Wales
Sleeps 5
£861 per break
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1 mi
Redwood Valley Cabins and Yurts - Eilian
Presteigne, Mid Wales
Sleeps 5
£861 per break
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1 mi
Redwood Valley Cabins and Yurts - Treetop Cabin
Presteigne, Mid Wales
Sleeps 3
£1,112 per break
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1.2 mi
1.2 mi
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🗓️ Make a break of it
Turn a visit to The Judge's Lodging into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
Live trains to Knighton →Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page