Barrow in Furness Magistrates Court

Tuesday 21 & Wednesday 22 April 2026

Two days of inspirational curriculum-linked
educational visits at Barrow in Furness Magistrates Court helping pupils to gain practical experience of the law and justice system. Two-hour interactive workshops bring the law to life through hands-on, authentic and unforgettable learning experiences in a real courtroom. Pupils get the opportunity to meet and ask questions to a Judge.

Pupils will explore a contemporary or historical case in a real courtroom. They will create, prepare and present a trial, taking on all the courtroom roles to reach a verdict and debate the outcome.

Topics

Key Stage 2
Contemporary Topics: Robbery, Cyberbullying
Historical Topics: Victorian Child

Key Stage 3+
Contemporary Topics: County Lines, Knife Crime, Hate Crime

Key Stage 5 only
Murder 

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