Lie detector test in Cheltenham
A validated polygraph examination at our private office in Cheltenham, conducted by an accredited examiner. £495 all inclusive, with your result before you leave and the written report within 24–48 hours. Lie Detector UK runs offices right across the South West, all to the same format.
Cheltenham examinations
Confidential polygraph testing in Cheltenham
The Cheltenham examination office is The Old Grange, Bishops Cleeve, GL52 8YQ — in the Cleeve Grange ward of Tewkesbury.
Nearest station is Cheltenham Racecourse, 1 mile away. Also within reach: Gotherington (2 miles away). If one line is disrupted the others are genuinely usable alternatives, which is worth knowing on a day you cannot be late.
If you would rather not attend somewhere you might be recognised, Gloucester is 9 miles away and runs the same examination, as do Worcester (19 miles) and Stratford-upon-Avon (24 miles). Nobody is told which office you chose, or why.
For Gloucester (9 miles), this is the closest office we run.
Cheltenham · what you get
Everything included, for £495
One published price. No report fee, no travel surcharge for the Cheltenham office, and no charge for the consultation before you commit.
Pre-test consultation
A call with your examiner to agree the exact wording of every question, before you attend.
Up to 3 relevant questions
Enough to settle a specific issue properly. More questions dilute the result rather than improve it.
The examination
Around two hours in a private room, on a scientifically validated instrument.
A written report
The charts, the analysis and your examiner’s stated opinion, within 24–48 hours.
The room
What the Cheltenham appointment is actually like
There is no drama to it. You sit down, the sensors go on, and your examiner asks the questions the two of you already agreed on the phone.
- Address
- The Manor House, The Old Grange, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham GL52 8YQ
- Open
- Monday to Friday, by appointment only
- Discretion
- Nothing on the door refers to polygraph testing
Why people book
What brings people to the Cheltenham office
Lies damage trust long before they are proven. An examination gives you something a conversation cannot: a documented, independent result.
Infidelity
Specific-issue testing on suspected physical or emotional involvement with someone else.
View format →False accusation
For people who need a documented, independent examination to answer an allegation.
View format →Theft
Workplace and domestic theft, tested individually rather than by group suspicion.
View format →Dispute resolution
Family and civil disputes where two accounts cannot both be true.
View format →Addiction
Abstinence monitoring, usually as part of an agreement between family members.
View format →Employee screening
Pre-employment and integrity testing for security-sensitive roles.
View format →Understanding lie detector services
What a real examination involves, and how to tell one from the things sold as lie detection.
View format →Testing two people
If you are booking as a couple
Two people are examined separately within the same appointment at the Cheltenham office, for £695 in total. They are not in the room together, and neither result is shared with the other examinee without their consent.
Every figure, including the Scottish rates, is published on the price list.
Reserve an appointment
Book the Cheltenham office
A £150 deposit holds the slot and comes off the £495 total. You do not have to fix the exact date now — you can leave it open and settle it with your examiner.
- Nothing is recorded until you decide to proceed
- You agree every question before the day
- You can stop at any point, including in the room
- Card details are handled by Stripe, never by this site
Getting here
Arriving at the Cheltenham office
Allow more time than the journey needs. Arriving unhurried is the one part of the appointment entirely within your control, and it makes the first half hour easier.
By train
- Cheltenham Racecourse 1.2 miles away
- Gotherington 2.2 miles away
Parking
- The Green Shops about 10 minutes’ walk · surface, free
- Tesco about 10 minutes’ walk · surface, free
18 car parks in total within half a mile, so a full one is not a problem.
There is no client parking at the office itself, and no signage anywhere announcing why you are there. Distances are straight-line, so allow a little over.
Cheltenham · common questions
The questions people actually ask us
How accurate is a lie detector test?
A validated technique, run properly by an accredited examiner, sits at 95–98%. Anyone quoting 100% is selling you something else.
Does being nervous affect the result?
No. Nervousness is expected and shows up on every chart. The analysis compares your responses against each other, not against a calm stranger.
What questions will be asked?
Up to three relevant questions, agreed with you in the pre-test consultation. Nothing is asked on the day that you have not already seen.
Can I refuse to take the test?
Yes, at any point, including once you are in the room. An examination in the UK cannot proceed without your written consent.
How long does the test take?
Around two hours in total. Most of that is the consultation and question review; the instrument phase is the shortest part.
Can I attend someone else’s test?
No — a third party in the room invalidates the examination. You are welcome to wait in reception and to see the written report if the examinee consents.
Do you offer home or on-site tests?
Tests are normally conducted at our private office in Cheltenham, where the environment can be controlled. Alternative locations may be possible subject to pre-approval.
Do you test under 18s?
Only in limited circumstances, with the written consent of a parent or guardian, and at the examiner’s discretion. Please call to discuss before booking.
Do medications affect the results?
Tell your examiner what you take. Most prescriptions are fine; a few are not, and your examiner will say so before you pay the balance.
Can the test be cheated?
Countermeasures are what examiners are trained to spot. Attempting them typically produces an inconclusive result, not a pass.
How much does a lie detector test cost in Cheltenham?
£495 all inclusive for one person and £695 for a couple, covering the consultation, the examination and a written report. A £150 deposit reserves the appointment.
Where exactly is the Cheltenham office?
The Old Grange, Bishops Cleeve, GL52 8YQ. It is a private office, not a clinic or a shopfront, and there is no signage announcing why anyone is there. You give your name at reception and nothing else.
How do I get to the Cheltenham office by train?
Cheltenham Racecourse station, 1.2 miles. Allow a little longer than you think — arriving in a rush is the one thing within your control that makes the first half hour harder than it needs to be.
Where can I park in Cheltenham?
Public parking within half a mile. There is no dedicated client parking at the office itself, so allow time to find a space rather than counting on one outside.
Which areas does the Cheltenham office cover?
People travel to Cheltenham from across the surrounding area. The nearest other offices are Gloucester (9 miles), Worcester (19 miles), Stratford-upon-Avon (23 miles), Redditch (26 miles) — so if another is closer to you, book that one instead.
What if I would rather not be seen locally?
Book a different office. The nearest alternative to Cheltenham is Gloucester (9 miles), and you are welcome to use it instead — no explanation is needed and nobody is told which office you chose or why. Discretion is a reason we hear often enough that it is worth saying plainly.
The Cheltenham office
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