Green Hub & Old Tai Po Police Station

The Old Tai Po Police Station (CN: 舊大埔警署) was constructed in 1898 and today it the colonial-era heritage site has been restored and become a Green Hub where visitors can enjoy local produce and learn more about sustainable living in HK. You are also welcome to explore the heritage site (advanced notice recommended – website listed further below) and learn about its history via various displays.

At the site, Green Hub also offers numerous courses and also cooking classes, heritage tours, market, canteen, and much more.

Hours

Visitor Centre – Open Daily: 10:00-17:00 (Last admission at 16:30.) Closed on Tuesdays and specified dates
Heritage Display and Heritage Trail – Open Daily: 10:00-17:00 Closed on Tuesdays and specified dates
Eat Well Canteen – Open daily: 10:00-17:00 (Last order at 16:30. No reservation is available.) Closed on Tuesdays and specified dates
Eco-Shop – Open Daily: 10:00-17:00 Closed on Tuesdays and specified dates

Nearby Green Hub and the Old Tai Po Police Station

• Hong Kong Railway Museum (香港鐵路博物館)
• Man Mo Temple Garden (文武廟花園)
• YATA department Store (田百貨)
• Tai Po Hui Market (大埔墟街市)
• Spiral Lookout Tower (香港回歸紀念塔)

Wikipedia

History
The Old Tai Po Police Station was built in 1899, shortly after the British leased the New Territories in 1898. It was the first police station and police headquarters in the New Territories. It is said to have been built at the site of the British flag-raising ceremony which marked the official British take-over of the New Territories. It operated as a police station until the new district police station of Tai Po started its service in 1987.

Source: Wikipedia

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