Saturday 23rd August 2025, 7pm
Cocktails and Crime: Nearest and Deadliest
Tickets £28
George V is the King Emperor, and Asquith is the Liberal Prime Minister. Captain Scott is heading to his death at the South Pole, and the White Star Line is about to launch their luxury ship, The Titanic.
Welcome to the Edwardian period before WWI.
It is a time of great wealth, the British Empire and aristocrats. But it's also a time of change with workers' strikes, votes for women and Irish home rule all in the news.
A week ago, local wealthy widow Agatha Sinclair Smythe died in a mysterious house fire in a wealthy district on the outskirts of Nottingham.
Her nearest and dearest, made up of good friends, close associates and only living relatives, have gathered at the Shire Hall to hear the reading of her will.
Each one is hoping for a slice of her vast estate, but who will inherit the fortune? A murder mystery is unfolding right before your eyes, and only you can solve it.
Please note this is a repeat theme of the June 2022 and August 2023.

Tickets
Tickets £28 per person including:
- Arrival cocktail or mocktail
- Murder mystery event
Schedule
Arrive 7pm for your complimentary cocktail
Doors close at 7:45pm
Event concludes around 10pm
Please note, tickets are non-refundable
Important:
Over 18s only.
Please wear comfortable shoes, and bring a coat as it gets a little cold in the prison, which is part of the museum tour.
Fancy dress is encouraged but not essential
The photo is for illustrative purposes only, and the cast is subject to change
Tickets are non-refundable. See our full terms and conditions here.
For more information or for large groups or parties, please email hospitality@nationaljusticemuseum.org.uk or call 0115 952 0555

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