Open Doors - Sessions House

Sessions House is a Victorian building, originally built to house two courtrooms. The Sessions House was opened in 1877, having taken twenty years to complete. It was built as the Quarter Sessions Court for the whole of Monmouthshire. It is, in true Victorian style, perfectly symmetrical, even to the use of a false door to ensure that symmetry.

The Sessions House, now owned by Usk Town Council, offers use of the Mather Library and Victorian Courtroom for hire by businesses, organisations and the Arts.

During your visit you may take in the sights of an original Victorian courtroom and hear tales of criminals and judges, not forgetting Casper the friendly ghost! Join the tour to see the Mather Jackson library and venture down into the old tunnel that leads from the dock. Have your photo taken in the Judges Seat and find the Victorian pissoir.

Tours last around 30 minutes. No tickets necessary, just turn up and enjoy.

  20 September 2026 - Free Entry Event

• 30-minute Guided Tours of the Sessions House from 10am – 4pm
• Alfred Russel Wallace display and walking tours 

Contact 01291 673011 or clerk.usk@usktown.org for details

Sessions House, 43 Maryport St, Usk, NP15 1AD.