Curiously located in front of a children’s playground, the Wheatley lock-up stands as a fascinating reminder of 19th-century policing.
Built in 1834, this small grade II listed building served as temporary holding cell for rioters before they were transferred to Oxford. Today, it offers a glimpse into part of Wheatley’s storied past and once a year on May Day, for a small fee, visitors can go back in time and experience what it was like to be confined firsthand with a certificate to commemorate the experience.